7 episodesFirst aired 5 March 2015
Though set in the stark historical reality of the founding of the penal colony in Australia in 1788 after the arrival of the First Fleet, it is not the story of Australia and how it came to be. Rather, it is a tale of love, faith, justice and morality played out on an epic scale in a confined community where the stakes are literally life and death.
E1Mar 20151h
It is 1788 in New South Wales, and dawn is breaking over the ramshackle camp where British convicts and their masters are waking up to another dangerous day.
E2Mar 20151h
Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.
E3Mar 20151h
The marriage of Elizabeth and Tommy is blessed by Reverend Johnson.
E4Mar 20151h
Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith.
E5Apr 20151h
To everyone's amazement Freeman is alive, and Major Ross is deeply affected by a personal loss.
E6Apr 20151h
Rebellion is in the air, and Tommy's headstrong behaviour risks Elizabeth's future plans.
E7Apr 20151h
James Freeman faces the most difficult decision of his life.