Total Control

Deborah Mailman seizes our attention from the start and holds it unwaveringly in the first episode and the script writing and camera work back her all the way. The caricature of the 'Canberra bubble' carried by a cast of instantly recognisable and strong actors fitted comfortably into my prejudices while Rob Collins gave a moving performance as the Senator's brother. This series is exciting - almost enough to wipe the lingering aftertaste of "Pine Gap"!