The Pact

Synopsis

When a family member is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides they want to end their life, fundamentally different beliefs threaten to blow the family apart. Will they be able to come together before it’s too late?

First Air Date: 2021-10-18

Last Air Date: 2021-10-18

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Natalie Medlock, Harry McNaughton

Networks: TVNZ 1, TVNZ+

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Top Cast

Irene Wood as Betty Simpkins
Ian Mune as Frank Simpkins
Timmie Cameron as Alice Simpkins
Bronwyn Bradley as Isla Simpkins
Kirk Torrance as Aaron Simpkins
Fasitua Amosa as Eddie
Niwa Whatuira as Tommy
Jessica Joy Wood as Sophie
Joshua McNaughton as Jacob
Michele Hine as Jenny

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Betty (2021-10-18)

Frank's secret lands him in hospital; Betty makes an upsetting discovery; and the Simpkins family comes together in worry.
Ep. 2: Alice (2021-10-18)

A surprise pregnancy turns Alice's world on its head; Betty makes a pact; and Isla struggles to cope with life-changing news.
Ep. 3: Aaron (2021-10-18)

Aaron struggles to stay silent; Betty discovers a lifelong secret; and Frank does what's "best for the family".
Ep. 4: Isla (2021-10-18)

Isla falls apart, again; Betty faces the fallout of Frank's actions; and Frank makes the ultimate sacrifice.
Ep. 5: Frank (2021-10-18)

Alice and Tommy celebrate new life; Frank and Betty make a pact; and the Simpkins family says goodbye.
Ep. 6: Jude (2021-10-18)

Alice struggles to parent through grief; Aaron and Isla take responsibility; and the Simpkins family learns to live without.