Devil's Playground
“May God be their witness.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2014 – 2014
Premiered: Tue, Sep 9, 2014
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Matthew 18:6”
Tom confronts Bishop McNally and threatens to leak the results of his investigation beyond the confines of the institutional church. Margaret, Tom and Quaid attempt to end the Church's corruption and internal concealment of it, but they could risk their personal relationships and professional careers as they do so.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Simon Burke
Tom Allen
Don Hany
Bishop Quaid
Jarin Towney
Elliot Darcy
John Noble
Bishop John McNally
Morgan Davies
Bridie Allen
James Fraser
David Allen
Toni Collette
Margaret Wallace
Jack Thompson
Cardinal Neville
Andrew MacFarlane
Father Andrassi
Anna Lise Phillips
Alice Kelly
Leon Ford
Brother Warner
Uli Latukefu
Father Matteo
Ben Hall
Finton Kelly
Matt Levett
Brendan Mahony
Jessica Wren
Catherine Darcy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Commis
Penny Chapman, Simon Burke, Tony Ayres, Penny Win, Helen Bowden
Department Leadership Roster
Penny Chapman
Producer
Helen Bowden
Producer
Blake Ayshford
Producer
Spike Cherrie
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Commis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Devil's Playground about?
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.
How many seasons does Devil's Playground have?
Devil's Playground comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Devil's Playground?
Key cast members in Devil's Playground include Simon Burke, Don Hany, Jarin Towney, John Noble, Morgan Davies.
Who created or directed Devil's Playground?
Devil's Playground was developed and directed by Not specified.