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Secret City

2016 – 2019Show2 seasons12 episodesTV-MA

DramaWar & Politics
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–72%

A gripping, nerve-racking drama series about everyday modern life and mystery.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E6 "The Light on the Hill" 7.9

Episodes

7.6
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Story

Beneath the placid facade of Canberra, amidst rising tension between China and America, senior political journalist Harriet Dunkley uncovers a secret city of interlocked conspiracies, putting innocent lives in danger including her own.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Conspiracy & Intrigue
  • Journalistic Investigation
  • Technological Espionage
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Complex Characters
  • Australian Setting
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

24 of 46 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Emma Freeman, Tony Krawitz, Daniel Nettheim
Written by
Steve Lewis, Chris Uhlmann, Matt Cameron
Produced by
Joanna Werner
Music by
David Bridie

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Facts

June 5, 2016 · April 8, 2019 · Ended

First aired
June 5, 2016
Last aired
April 8, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
128 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Secret City?"

Questions about Secret City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Secret City?

Netflix

In the United States, Secret City streams on Netflix. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Secret City worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch Secret City?

12 h

About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2019.

Can I half-watch Secret City?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for ambiguity.