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Season 1 – My Brilliant Career

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A headstrong farm girl dreams of pursuing a writing career in 1900 Australia; her fierce desire for independence and creative freedom clashes with societal and her family's expectations.

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Jared Richards The Age (Australia) 1d
4/5
Much like Dickinson, Netflix’s take on Franklin’s novel can sometimes labour its politics... But at its core, this adaptation carries Sybylla Melvyn’s spirit into 2026, with all the messy charm of its protagonist. Go to Full Review David Knox TV Tonight AU 17h
4.5/5
The real star is Philippa Northeast, dazzling in a role which once put Judy Davis on the map. So too should this work. She gives a tour de force in these scenes, crackling with humour, defiance and optimism. Go to Full Review Gabriel Tate Radio Times 1d
4/5
As a love story, it wrong-foots; as a coming-of-ager, it delights; as a portrait of creative frustration, it works. As a whole, it’s perilously close to brilliant. Go to Full Review Lady Jenevia LadyJenevia (YouTube) 6d
5/5
The sense of humour and boundless empathy of this adaptation, further catapulted by a phenomenal ensemble of performers, make this the best series of the year. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Philippa Northeast

Sybylla

Christopher Chung

Harry

Anna Chancellor

Mrs Bossier

Genevieve O'Reilly

Helen

Kate Mulvany

Augusta

Jake Dunn

Frank

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Aug 13 A headstrong farm girl dreams of pursuing a writing career in 1900 Australia; her fierce desire for independence and creative freedom clashes with societal and her family's expectations. Details
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My Brilliant Career — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Alyssa McClelland, Anne Renton
Executive Producer
Chloe Rickard, Liz Doran, Alyssa McClelland
Screenwriter
Liz Doran, Sarinah Masukor, Rachael Turk
Network
Netflix
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Aug 13, 2026
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