Janus (1994) is a drama, crime web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Janus online in HD.
Janus — Storyline
Janus is an Australian drama television series screened on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1994 and 1995. Two series were produced, with a total of 26 episodes.
Janus was a spin-off series from the earlier ABC-TV crime series Phoenix.
Loosely based on the true story of Melbourne's Pettingill family and the Walsh Street police shootings, Janus follows the bitterly-fought prosecutions of a notorious criminal family, the Hennesseys, from the viewpoints of the family, the police and, in particular, the lawyers, prosecutors, barristers and judges involved in all aspects of the story.
When the series begins, four members of the infamous Hennessey clan are acquitted of the shooting of two young policemen in a bungled bank heist. The city of Melbourne is shocked as brothers Mal and Steve, along with brother-in-law Darren Mack and friend Ken Hardy, walk free.
The prosecutors, judges, magistrates and police—many modelled heavily on real-life legal figures—are determined to put the Hennessey members behind bars if they can. But corruption, legal loopholes, delays, and stretched resources combine to make the quest to jail the group far from straightforward.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Tony McDonald, Alison Nisselle
- Starring: Simon Westaway, Jennifer Jarman-Walker, Chris Haywood, Jeremy Kewley, Brett Swain, Leon Teague, Louise Siversen, Sean Scully
Janus — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1994-09-01 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Network | ABC TV |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 9/10 (2 votes) |
Janus — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Malice Aforethought (Part 1) (1994-09-01) — Four men, all career criminals, are charged over the fatal shooting of a policeman and the serious wounding of another, during an armed hold up. When they walk free because of a le
- E2: Malice Aforethought (Part 2) (1994-09-01) — Four men, all career criminals, are charged over the fatal shooting of a policeman and the serious wounding of another, during an armed hold up. When they walk free because of a le
- E3: Not On The Merits (1994-09-08) — Mal and Steve Hennessey, along with their defacto brother-in-law Darren Mack, are once again up on drug charges. With the prosecution armed with video and audio evidence and the t
- E4: A Rare Crushing Reversal (1994-09-15) — Having attacked Kirsty outside of court months earlier [ep 3], Rhonda Hennessey is now on trial herself facing a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice for threateni
- E5: Judgement Amongst Short Men (1994-09-22) — A youth is charged with a long list of offences, including attempted murder, after a high-speed chase ends with him nearly running down a police officer.
The young man refuses to
- E6: Reckless Indifference (1994-09-29) — Steve Hennessey appeals for bail on a minor drug charge, and his lawyer Michael Kidd plays the system well. Kidd delays the hearing to a date when all the top prosecutors will be t
- E7: Without Consent (1994-10-06) — The pressure is finally beginning to tell on Steve Hennessey. He has a fight with his girlfriend Kirsty the night before his bail hearing and goes out to drown his sorrows. He ends
- E8: Fail To Appear (1994-10-13) — Steve Hennessey is still on the run. However, Kenny, a small-time crook and criminal colleague of Steve’s, is facing an attempted murder charge after a bank job went wrong and he w
- E9: A Mischevious Offence (1994-10-20) — Vic Manoulis tries to remain impartial when justice-seeker Michael Kidd takes on the defence of two detectives charged with assaulting a bouncer, an event that leaves the cops with
- E10: A Familiar Utterance (1994-10-27) — The drug trial of Steve Hennessey and Darren Mack begins in the County Court with Michael Kidd and Vic Manoulis taking their places at the bar table. The prosecution’s case isn†t h
- E11: Without Prejudice (1994-11-03) — It seems that fate is conspiring to keep Steve Hennessey out of jail—even though the evidence against him is overwhelming. As Steve and Darren Mack’s heroin-dealing trial enters it
- E12: Improper Influences (1994-11-10) — Peter Faithful’s evidence against Steve Hennessey and Darren Mack proves to be extremely incriminating. However, it is up to Michael Kidd to discredit the experienced detective. He
- E13: Burden Of Proof (1994-11-17) — Peter Faithful’s evidence against Steve Hennessey and Darren Mack proves to be extremely incriminating. However, it is up to Michael Kidd to discredit the experienced detective. He
Season 2
- E1: A Lawful Apprehension (1995-01-26) — Charged with murder and facing a life in prison, Mal Hennessey is planning an escape, but he can't do it without the help of his younger brother, Steve. Mal hides a blade in the pr
- E2: Suicide By Cop (1995-02-02) — Steve Hennessey is dead, and Peter Faithful and his Tactical Response Squad team find themselves in the spotlight with many questions to be answered. Danny Wyatt fired the fatal s
- E3: Intent To Permanently Deprive (1995-02-09) — Life is rough for Shirl Hennessey. Her son, Steve, is dead, shot by police. Her other son, Mal, is facing a possible life sentence for murder. She is left at home with her daughter
- E4: Right To Remain Silent (1995-02-16) — A minor drug case in the County Court puts the murder charge against Mal Hennessey in jeopardy when an inexperienced barrister paints a picture of the late Steve Hennessey as a "Mr
- E5: My Learned Friend Mr Hennessey (1995-02-23) — After his escape, Mal was charged with the serious charge of Breach of Prison and his day in court has finally arrived. Everybody expects Michael Kidd to represent him, but the Hen
- E6: Confess And Avoid (1995-03-02) — Michael Kidd's financial gravy train, the Hennessey family and their ongoing court battles, has stopped until Mal appears in court charged with murder. Kidd is forced to look at ot
- E7: A Prima Facie Case (1995-03-09) — Peter Faithful and his TRS team face the glare of media and public limelight and their reputations are on the line as the inquest into the shooting of Steve Hennessey begins at the
- E8: Demands With Menaces (1995-03-16) — Rhonda Hennessey's de facto husband, Darren Mack, attempts to run an extortion racket inside prison, but his first victim does not frighten easily and turns Darren in. The situatio
- E9: Fit To Plead (1995-03-23) — Darren Mack is on trial for extortion. Michael Kidd is doing his best to prevent Darren's sentence from being increased, only to be sacked by the Hennessey in-law. However, unlike
- E10: Breach Of Bond (1995-03-30) — Shane, the youngest of the Hennessey brothers, ends up before magistrate Glenda de Bono for a second time when he is arrested and charged over a vicious assault and burglary. It wa
- E11: An Unnatural Act (1995-04-06) — A recaptured escapee puts the final piece in the jigsaw that is the murder case against Mal Hennessey. Gary Herbert's van was used to dump the body after Mal's temper erupted and h
- E12: Mute By Visitation (1995-04-13) — The coroner delivers an open verdict on Steve Hennessey's death, but Peter Faithfull and his Tactical Response Squad have no idea that they theselves are the subject of an ongoing
- E13: Elements Of Murder (1995-04-20) — Michael Kidd finds himself looking at the most unwinnable case he's ever contemplated. Mal Hennessey is charged with murder, with Shirl Hennessey being an accessory after the fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Janus have? 2 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Who created Janus? Tony McDonald, Alison Nisselle.
Where can I watch Janus? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
