Devil's Playground

Name: Devil's Playground
Genre: Drama
Cast: Andrew McFarlane, John Noble, Toni Collette, Anna Lise Phillips, Don Hany

TV Series20141h1 season · 6 episodes

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Drama

The year is 1988. It is 35 years after the events of Fred Schepisi's classic film, The Devil's Playground. Tom Allen, now in his 40s and recently widowed, is a respected Sydney psychiatrist and father of two children. A practicing Catholic, Tom accepts an offer by the Bishop of Sydney to become a counselor of priests. During these sessions, he will uncover a scandal and become embroiled in the Church's attempts to cover it up. Tom's quest for justice will push him to his limits, and reveal a side of Church power and official corruption he could never have imagined.

Stars: Andrew McFarlane John Noble Toni Collette

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E1I Will Bring Fire Onto This EarthSep 9, 2014 · 1h · The year is 1988, and psychiatrist Tom Allen is still recovering from the death of his wife and an ill-fated love affair with Alice. When a boy at the local Catholic school goes missing, questions are asked of many in the community. Two popular clergy members – Father Andrassi and Brother Warner – launch a desperate search to find the missing boy. But the church is also facing internal moral problems, and Tom is called in to counsel a number of the priests dealing with a range of personal issues. As Cardinal Neville prepares to retire, his time in the position is celebrated by state MP Margaret Wallace, but a battle has also begun for the top job in the Sydney archdiocese.Not rated yet

E2The Tail of the SerpentSep 9, 2014 · 1h · A body is discovered, and a cryptic note suggests the death is not an accident. Father Andrassi becomes a new client of Tom's. A meeting between Quaid and Brendan causes Quaid to question the secrets being kept within his church.Not rated yet

E3He Maketh My Way PerfectSep 16, 2014 · 1h · Quaid decides to commence an investigation of his own into the allegations made by Margaret and Brendan. Brendan infiltrates Tom's world when he meets his son, David. Elliot becomes the target of new unwanted attention.Not rated yet

E4The Forgiveness of SinsSep 23, 2014 · 1h · Tom takes his concerns to Bishop McNally, and later finds his house has been broken into. A vital clue is found at the school, and another boy goes missing.Not rated yet

E5The Whirlwind and the StormSep 30, 2014 · 1h · Tom discovers his own past is under public scrutiny and his life is being threatened. Bishop Quaid reveals his investigation to Margaret, and Alice learns the truth.Not rated yet

E6Matthew 18:6Oct 8, 2014 · 1h · Tom confronts Bishop McNally and threatens to leak his investigation. Margaret, Tom and Quaid attempt to end the Church's corruption, but they could ruin their futures in the process.Not rated yet

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Andrew McFarlaneFather Marco Andrassi John NobleBishop John McNally Toni ColletteMargaret Wallace MP Anna Lise PhillipsAlice Kelly Don HanyBishop Vincent Quaid Jack ThompsonCardinal Constantine Neville Jarin TowneyElliot Darcy Simon BurkeTom Allen

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Details

Premiered: September 9, 2014
Ended: October 8, 2014
Status: Ended
Network: Showcase
Country of origin: Australia
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
TVmaze ID: 3162