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For All Women

Episode 1
December 06, 2023 (Binge)
Written by Sarah Scheller
Directed by Stuart Bowen

Former magazine editor Evelyn Jones — churning through a redundancy package and navigating a marriage breakdown — launches Australia's first women's website, Eve Life.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Jonathan LaPaglia as Peter, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel, Lincoln Younes as Giles, Meyne Wyatt as Robert

Co-Starring: Bridget Gao-Hollitt as Sophie, Harry Parker as Hipster Dude, Suz Mawer as Nurse Sarah

Exposure Therapy

Episode 2
December 06, 2023
Written by Sarah Scheller
Directed by Stuart Bowen

As Eve Life celebrates its first viral hit, Evelyn’s relationships with family and friends are put under strain.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Meyne Wyatt as Robert

Co-Starring: Ghio Balbuena as Ara (Zumba Instructor), Noodle Green as Zumba Dancer, Geraldine Timmins as Sandra, Luisa Prosser as June, Peter Callan as Principal Fletcher, Lucia Pang as Nancy, Finn as Jon's Dog

Burn Our Bras

Episode 3
December 06, 2023
Written by Sarah Scheller
Directed by Stuart Bowen

Eve Life pitches for a sports bra campaign, as generational warfare breaks out between the women in Evelyn’s family.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Meyne Wyatt as Robert

Co-Starring: Audrey Nitschke as Gracie, Karina Bracken as Amelia, Hester van der Vyver as Jackie, Jemilla Harvey as Catherine, Alcira Carpio as Lola, Harvey Barrett as Storm, Boris as Christine's Dog [Boris]

A Good Cause

Episode 4
December 06, 2023
Written by Clare Stephens & Jessie Stephens
Directed by Stuart Bowen

While being shadowed for a profile piece, a leak about the covert cover tactics of her former magazine ends up wreaking havoc for Evelyn.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Kylie Minogue as Gwen, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Jonathan LaPaglia as Peter, Lincoln Younes as Giles, Roy Joseph as Jamie

Co-Starring: Bridget Gao-Hollitt as Sophie, Brielle Flynn as Shell, Megan Hollier as Leila, Ariadne Sgouros as Jules (Make-Up Artist), Kenneth Moraleda as Benja (Photographer), Josef Ber as Eddy (Auctioneer), Johnny Nasser as Rich Hockey Guy

Sacrifice and Power

Episode 5
December 06, 2023
Written by Andy Healy
Directed by Stuart Bowen

When Eve Life secures a sit-down interview with the politician days away from becoming Australia’s first female Prime Minister, Evelyn is made an offer she can refuse.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Lincoln Younes as Giles, Jonathan LaPaglia as Peter, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel

Co-Starring: Ghio Balbuena as (Zumba Instructor), Noodle Green as Zumba Dancer, Olivia Pigeot as Elizabeth Myles, Deborah Faye Lee as Cheery Fan, Alan Zhu as Pat (Media Advisor), Fay Du Chateau as Designer Shop Assistant, Eloise Snape as Tired Mum, Harvey Barrett as Storm, Boris as Christine's Dog

Matricide

Episode 6
December 06, 2023
Written by Lexi Freiman
Directed by Stuart Bowen

When the election goes south, Evelyn faces very public criticism about her Elizabeth Myles article from her own feminist community, leaving Evelyn at a loss — for once — for words.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Anthony Phelan as Terry, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel, Meyne Wyatt as Robert

Co-Starring: Max McKenna as Riley Chase, Maude Davey as Carmen Stuart, Ratidzo Mambo as Jasmine Odita, Justin Smith as Rick (Panel Host), Claudia Barrie as Belle, Andrea Magpulong as Lyndsey, Scott Ferguson as Voting Volunteer, Daniel Widdowson as Kenny (Bar Manager), Ron Smyck as Footy Fan, Lelong Hu as Oli, Bailey Nicolai as Hugo, Shane Emmett as News Commentator, Tim Coughlan as Opposition Leader, Boris as Christine's Dog

Feminism Is A Bloodsport

Episode 7
December 06, 2023
Written by Romina Accurso
Directed by Stuart Bowen

A CEO sleepout shifts a bruised and fragile Evelyn’s frame of mind, from white-knuckling control to a readiness to relinquish it.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Lucy Ansell as Norma, Genevieve Lemon as Anne Marie Ford

Co-Starring: Bridget Gao-Hollitt as Sophie, Jimi Rankin as Barista, Boris as Christine's Dog

The Original Woman

Episode 8
December 06, 2023
Written by Sarah Scheller
Directed by Stuart Bowen

Betrayal ignites Evelyn’s ambition as well as her competitive spirit, and she delivers an impassioned call to arms.

Starring: Asher Keddie as Evelyn Jones, Matt Day as Jon, Tina Bursill as Ginny, Emma Lung as Lucy, Maria Angelico as Christine, Olivia Junkeer as Jeet, BeBe Bettencourt as Opal, Rhys Mitchell as Paul, Bryony Skillington as Penny, Darcy Tadich as Alex, Willow Speers as Addy, Jonathan LaPaglia as Peter, Alex Dimitriades as Daniel, Meyne Wyatt as Robert

Co-Starring: Audrey Nitschke as Gracie, Harvey Barrett as Storm, Finn as Jon's Dog