The BEST episodes of The Secret River season 1

Every episode of The Secret River season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Secret River season 1!

The Secret River dramatises the British colonisation of Australia in microcosm, with the dispossession of Indigenous Australians made comprehensible and ultimately heart-breaking as Will’s claim over a piece land he titles “Thornhill’s Point”, brings his family and neighbours into conflict with the traditional owners of the land.

Last Updated: 10/1/2024Network: ABC (AU)Status: Ended
Part 2
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7.30
87 votes

#1 - Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2015

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.

Directors: Daina Reid
Watch Now:Amazon
Part 1
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6.89
90 votes

#2 - Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2015

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.

Directors: Daina Reid
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