A fearless Indigenous senator, barely weeks into her political career in Canberra and betrayed at the highest level, must seek redemption and settle a score against the party, and the Prime Minister of Australia.

Episode 1

Drama

Crime

When Alex Irving, a charismatic and contradictory Indigenous woman, is thrust into the national limelight after a horrific domestic violence event, Australia's embattled Prime Minister Rachel Anderson sees a publicity goldmine for her party. In a bold power play, she handpicks Alex for the Senate. But Alex wants to be more than just a political stunt: she wants to make a difference.

Total Control

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Alex Irving, an Indigenous woman, gets media attention after her heroic action.

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Alex proves her worth to the government, brokering a difficult deal between native title holders and the government. Meanwhile, Jess hitchhikes across the country in an effort to meet Alex.

Episode 2

As Alex works around the clock to get the community's deal before the Senate, there is opposition within the party and a coup threatens Rachel's leadership. Jess arrives in Canberra, but Alex is faced with simultaneous betrayal in Canberra and a tragedy in Winton before they can meet.

Episode 3

Following the death of her mother, Alex is struck low by grief and anger after the betrayal of her and the community. When she discovers the extent of Rachel's deception, she resolves to return to Canberra - planning to burn everything to the ground.

Episode 4

Returning to Canberra, Alex and Rachel embark on a game of political cat and mouse. Alex knows the only person who can help her now is Jess, but when they finally arrange to meet in Sydney, Jess gets spooked when police suddenly arrive and runs - leading to tragedy.

Episode 5

In pursuit of justice for Jess and Marcie, Alex declares war on her own party. Faced again with Rachel's double dealing, she engineers a plan that could have catastrophic consequences for the government.