Total Control

Yes, as the nay-sayers mention, parts of the storyline are implausible as most 'deux ex machina' are - ie they are just devices to structure a story, a plot and the characters' actions.

It is fiction after all, story-telling, and the storyline is not meant to be realistic, any more than "CleverMan" or "Secret City" were. Doesnt mean it doesnt have something important to say about Australian reality, while also making entertaining television.

As for those thinking Rachel was a Gillard-style character - I saw her more as a Julie Bishop style character, as in the 'moderate conservative' :-) I would have preferred an Amanda Vanstone style character - just for the novelty of seeing a poorly dressed female PM - but a minor point :-)

Cast, direction, script, the camera-work - all excellent.

Also as a Canberran, and as ex-PS, many elements also made me both laugh and cry. (But enough with the "cold" jokes!)

Absolutely riveting. Congratulations to all who have contributed to this gripping series.

Two episodes in and this is still hugely watchable and entertaining. A strong cast and some great characters make for compelling viewing. Deborah Mailman is brilliant, as usual. It is easy to feel for her character; she draws you in easily. The juxtaposition of bland maiden speech and her first interview works so well. Rachel Griffiths makes a great prime-minister. Believable and strong. The supporting case is equally proficient, and I look forward to more screen-time with them. Highly recommended.

I watched this to get away from all the usual formula stuff from the US and wound up staying up until 3 AM watching the entire first season. I was pleasantly surprised at how excellent it was. AND it has ROB COLLINS! It was also nice to see Shantae Barnes-Cowan again. She never fails to impress with her range and her depth. Deborah Mailman is new to me, but I look forward to seeing anything else she's in.

This series starts slow and just keeps building, like all the character. It also brings full forward the problem of the world which is prejudice in all shapes and sizes and colors. And the convoluted games played n politics.

Most importantly, to me, it was about people who care for one another and do everything in their power to make things better for them.

Yes, there are parts where you have to suspend your belief and go with the flow of the story. It's a good one. Enjoy.

Deb Mailman is incredible in her role. I love love this tv series. Series one was fantastic but Series two....is awesome.

The story of Australian politics is so up to date with what is happening right now.

May the independents win the next election and leave out 2 party idiots out of the game altogether.