Phoenix (1992) is a crime, drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Phoenix online in HD.
Phoenix — Storyline
Phoenix is an Australian police drama television series. Phoenix screened as two thirteen-part series on Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1992 and 1993.
The first series of Phoenix in 1992 recounted the investigation of the bombing of the Victorian state police headquarters, loosely based on a real case in the mid-1980s, the Russell Street Bombing. It was aided by extensive research into police techniques and was lauded as one of the most realistic depictions of police investigation techniques, including both surveillance and forensics, as well as having an involving storyline.
The series was notable for its dark visual tone and for its no-holds-barred attitude to violence and language.
It spawned a second thirteen-part series, Phoenix II, in 1993 as well as a spin-off series, Janus, in 1994 devoted to the machinations of court cases.
The series was created and produced by Tony McDonald and Alison Nisselle and screened by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
The ABC have released Series 1 and 2 on DVD as a 4 DVD box set.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Alison Nisselle, Tony McDonald
- Starring: Sean Scully, Simon Westaway, Peter Cummins, Susie Edmonds, Keith Agius, David Bradshaw, Stuart McCreery, Jennifer Jarman-Walker
Phoenix — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1992-02-13 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | ABC TV |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (3 votes) |
Phoenix — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Top Quality Crims (1992-02-13) — Jock Brennan, Inspector of the Major Crime Squad, is pursuing a vicious armed robber who has stolen police service pistols. Ian Cochrane, public servant and scientist, is in charg
- E2: Christmas In July (1992-02-13) — In the chaotic remains after the Police Club bombing, over the grim task of sorting through the pieces, Ian and Jock are forced to work together. With the death toll mounting, the
- E3: A Bunch of Big Girls (1992-02-20) — Megan, an analyst, is the first woman to join the all male world of the Major Crime Squad. She has a hard time of it, initially being shut out by their prejudice. It's not until
- E4: On the Edge (1992-02-27) — Laz is an undercover cop coming in the from the cold. He's a social outcast and a rebel who has been on the streets too long. His return to the traditional police force – and to
- E5: A Dog's Life (1992-02-27) — In a raid on the stolen car garage, Nick – one of the bombers – is caught in their net. A relentless round of interrogations go on into the night. Nick keeps a very low profile.
- E6: Out In the Cold (1992-03-12) — The last vestiges of Laz's undercover persona are blown when Jock orders him to start acting like a detective. He can no longer work the streets without risking his life from the
- E7: Old Rules, New Games (1992-03-19) — With the bombing investigation stalled for lack of hard evidence, Jock seeks out an old trusted informant. Tiny, a professional safebreaker, is Jock's direct link to criminals who
- E8: Fond Memories (1992-03-26) — Megan, the analyst, takes off on a tangent of her own. She decides to pursue the bombers by assuming they require large amounts of money to finance the bomb and their continuing s
- E9: Shaking the Tree (1992-04-02) — Pursuing another line in the bombing investigation, the team raid known drug dealers with the hope of shaking out much needed information. One raid goes wrong when Lochie, the Sen
- E10: Blessed are the Peace Makers (1992-04-09) — Knowing that they are facing very heavy villains, Jock allows a member of the crack Special Operations Group to be assigned to the bombing investigation team. Although Blazo is th
- E11: Hair of the Dog (1992-04-16) — With the forensic evidence largely tagged and ready, Carol becomes increasingly cut off from Ian and the lab. Now that she has returned to work – abandoning her maternity leave –
- E12: Paradise Tomorrow (1992-04-23) — For the first time we close in on the bombers and confirm how dangerous and renegade are their personalities. We see why the bombing investigation has battled for every slim lead.
- E13: Hard Ball (1992-04-30) — The final curtain. The investigation team know they are dealing with mad dogs who are unlikely to come in quietly. The raid, then the interrogations have to come off with lightnin
Season 2
- E1: Victims Forever (1993-03-04) — The Major Crime Squad's investigation of a series of aggravated burglaries leads to an unexpected discovery. The Major Crime Squad is understaffed and leaderless. Sergeant Peter F
- E2: Deal or Pay (1993-03-11) — The paths of the Major Crime Squad and the Dealers Squad meet when the Dealers come across a stolen watch linked to the aggravated burglaries. Resources stretched to the limit, th
- E3: Married to the Job (1993-03-18) — Chris Faithfull (Peter's wife), a drug squad undercover cop, survives the harrowing experience of a hostile gun to her head.
- E4: The Return (1993-03-25) — Russell Howie, from the Fraud Squad, is recruited by Murdoch to join Major Crime. Shock waves roll through the Major Crime Squad when a second aggravated burglary takes place on th
- E5: Inside Information (1993-04-08) — After a tip-off, Murdoch authorises the Majors to raid a warehouse where they score a huge cache of stolen goods. Following the warehouse raid, Howie is the target of complaints of
- E6: Safe as Houses (1993-04-15) — The Majors and the Bureau of Criminal Intelligence lock horns over an informant.
- E7: Aladdin's Cave (1993-04-22) — Conflict spreads through police headquarters when the Majors and Drug Squad investigations begin to cross-over.
- E8: In on the Joke (1993-04-29) — The Majors investigate a con-man linked to the aggravated burglaries by forensic evidence discovered by Carol and Ian. The violent thieves have been melting down the stolen gold je
- E9: Give A Dog A Bone (1993-05-06) — Pressure mounts on the Majors when they are forced to run their own surveillance on Flannagan, a prime suspect. Peter Faithful confirms the importation of drugs via Nipper, his inf
- E10: Shuffling the Deck (1993-05-13) — Frustration mounts for the Majors when another aggravated burglary occurs.
- E11: Under Siege (1993-05-20) — Peter Faithful is taken hostage by a suspect. A terrified girl jumps from a second-story window when the Majors raid the flat of a prime suspect for the aggravated burglaries.
- E12: Snow Job (1993-05-27) — To Peter's annoyance, the Federal Police blow the cover of one of his informants.
- E13: Hit, Shit, & Scatter (1993-06-03) — Jock Brennan announces that the Major Crime Squad is to be disbanded. As the bitterly disappointed detectives plan to track down the last crook, Ian uncovers the mystery that has p
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Phoenix have? 2 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Who created Phoenix? Alison Nisselle, Tony McDonald.
Where can I watch Phoenix? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
