Devil's Playground

Season

2014

7.7

Deals with the issue of crimes committed by Australian Catholic clergy.

Episode List

S1 • E1

I Will Bring Fire Onto This Earth

A psychological thriller set in the churches, schools and upper ranks of power in the Australian Catholic Church, which begins with the disappearance of a local Catholic schoolboy.

S1 • E2

The Tail of the Serpent

A body is discovered, and a cryptic note suggests the death is not an accident. Father Andrassi becomes a new client of Tom's. A meeting between Quaid and Brendan causes Quaid to question the secrets being kept within his church.

S1 • E3

He Maketh My Way Perfect

Quaid decides to commence an investigation of his own into the allegations made by Margaret and Brendan. Brendan infiltrates Tom's world when he meets his son, David. Elliot becomes the target of new unwanted attention.

S1 • E4

The Forgiveness of Sins

Tom takes his concerns to Bishop McNally, and later finds his house has been broken into. A vital clue is found at the school, and another boy goes missing.

S1 • E5

The Whirlwind and the Storm

Tom discovers his own past is under public scrutiny and his life is being threatened. Bishop Quaid reveals his investigation to Margaret, and Alice learns the truth.

S1 • E6

Matthew 18:6

Tom confronts Bishop McNally and threatens to leak his investigation. Margaret, Tom and Quaid attempt to end the Church's corruption, but they could ruin their futures in the process.