The Secret River

Synopsis

In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.

First Air Date: 2015-06-14

Last Air Date: 2015-06-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Adrian Pickering as Lavender Brother
Oliver Jackson-Cohen as William Thornhill
Sarah Snook as Sal Thornhill
Lachy Hulme as Thomas Blackwood
Tim Minchin as Smasher
Trevor Jamieson as Gumang / Grey Beard
Rory Potter as Willie Thornhill
Finn Scicluna-O'Prey as Dickie Thornhill
Katherine Kelly as Mrs. Webb
Huw Higginson as Alexander King

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2015-06-14)

In 1813 ex-convict Will Thornhill settles on the beautiful Hawkesbury River. But his plans are soon overshadowed by misunderstandings and conflict with the local Indigenous people.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2015-06-21)

Will's increasing desperation to hold onto 'his' land despite the resistance of the local Indigenous people, leads to his involvement in a brutal incident which will haunt him forever.