The Patriots

Season

1962

Australia

William Charles Wentworth gets into trouble with the governor who believes Sydney is still British when he starts a newspaper called "The Australian".

Episode List

S1 • E1

Episode #1.1

Wentworth runs a legal practice and newspaper with his friend Dr Wardell. Wentworth's articles annoy Governor Darling. Sarah Cox hires Wentworth to sue on behalf of her sister Elizabeth, pursuing a Captain Payne for breach of promise. Private Sudds and Thompson commit a crime so they can be imprisoned rather than serve in the army.

S1 • E2

Episode #1.2

Wardell escapes the charge from Darling. Wentworth represents the Coxes at a trial. Darling wants to make an example of Sudds and Thompson. Sudds is extremely unwell.

S1 • E3

The Governor Acts

Wentworth protests against "rubber stamp" governorship. Sudds and Thompson's punishment leads to Sudds dying.

S1 • E4

Out

The colony deal with the shock of Sudds' death. Wentworth decides to go after Darling. Robison gives evidence against Darling.

S1 • E5

Full-scale War

He conflict between Darling and Wentworth increases. Wentworth gets engaged to Sara Cox. Wardell us challenged to a duel.

S1 • E6

Pistol Duel

A duel is fought between Henry Dumaresq and Robert Wardell which ends with Dumaresq being injured. Robison confronts Stewart about the latter using labour at his farm.

S1 • E7

A Marriage in Sydney Town

Sarah marries William. Robison gets in trouble.

S1 • E8

Episode #1.8

Robison is court martialed.

S1 • E9

Episode #1.9

Darling's answer to Wentworth's impeachment is to hold an official inquiry to the death of Private Sudds. Sarah has a baby. Wentworth is impeached. Wardell sells the newspaper. Robison is cashiered. Darling is exonerated through possible false evidence. Darling is replaced.