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Secret City is an Australian television political thriller series that premiered in 2016 on Foxtel, set in Canberra and adapted from the novels by journalists Chris Uhlmann and Steve Lewis, beginning with The Marmalade Files. The series follows political journalist Harriet Dunkley, played by Anna Torv, as she uncovers conspiracies involving government agencies and international politics. It explores themes of government secrecy, journalistic integrity, and Australia's relationships with global powers, particularly the United States and China. A second season aired in 2019.

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What is Secret City about?

Secret City is an Australian political-thriller series set in Canberra. It follows political journalist Harriet Dunkley as she investigates power struggles and secrets inside government.

When did Secret City premiere?

The series premiered on Foxtel in 2016. It was adapted from novels by journalists Chris Uhlmann and Steve Lewis.

Which book begins the Secret City story?

The adaptation begins with The Marmalade Files by Chris Uhlmann and Steve Lewis. The novel provides the political-thriller world that the television series brings to Canberra.

Where can viewers place Secret City in Australian television?

Secret City is an Australian series made for Foxtel. Its Canberra setting and focus on journalists, intelligence, and government distinguish it from a conventional police drama.

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