Devil's Playground

Devil's Playground

Showcase Ended Drama

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered September 9, 2014 · Ended October 8, 2014

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
I Will Bring Fire Onto This Earth
Tue, Sep 9 2014 10:30 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E02
The Tail of the Serpent
Tue, Sep 9 2014 10:30 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E03
He Maketh My Way Perfect
Tue, Sep 16 2014 10:30 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E04
The Forgiveness of Sins
Tue, Sep 23 2014 10:30 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E05
The Whirlwind and the Storm
Tue, Sep 30 2014 10:30 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
E06
Matthew 18:6
Wed, Oct 8 2014 9:30 AM GMT+0000 60 min
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.
Andrew McFarlane
Andrew McFarlane as Father Marco Andrassi
John Noble
John Noble as Bishop John McNally
Toni Collette
Toni Collette as Margaret Wallace MP
Anna Lise Phillips
Anna Lise Phillips as Alice Kelly
Don Hany
Don Hany as Bishop Vincent Quaid
Jack Thompson
Jack Thompson as Cardinal Constantine Neville
Jarin Towney as Elliot Darcy
Simon Burke
Simon Burke as Tom Allen

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