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When senior crown prosecutor Janet King (Marta Dusseldorp, A Place to Call Home, Jack Irish) returns from maternity leave, she is thrust into the spotlight on a controversial case involving a senior-ranking police officer. While building cases around a series of suspects, King clashes with Owen Mitchell (Damian Walshe-Howling, The Reef), a cunning colleague who will do anything to win. She also contends with Chief Superintendent Jack Rizzoli (Vince Colosimo, The Great Gatsby), who has strong convictions about the direction of the investigations and regularly challenges her authority.
As King makes connections between seemingly unrelated crimes, she unearths a scandal that could damn both the police and the judiciary—and put herself and her family in danger. Dusseldorp delivers an award-winning performance as a brilliant “crownie” struggling to balance life at home with her commitment to her job in this multifaceted courtroom drama.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.12 ounces
Item model number : 35396356
Media Format : NTSC, Dolby, Widescreen, Subtitled
Run time : 7 hours and 54 minutes
Release date : June 21, 2016
Actors : Marta Dusseldorp
Subtitles: : English
Studio : Acorn
ASIN : B01CIXVWZ8
Number of discs : 3
Reviewer: B. Ziel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love the series but annoyed with Acorn Media...
Review: UPDATE: I was c.r.a.n.k.y. about not being bale to watch episodes 7 & 8!!! And now...blammo, Ep 7 is there, and a comment-or left note that 8 will be there soon.So it seems this is (as well, I noticed, as Vera's latest season) is run more like a Season Pass rather than getting the full season at once.While although Season Pass usually puts up the latest episode after midnight the day it airs or something like that, and though this show is in S2 in Australia so all the episodes for S1 should already be available, it's an Acorn subscription based program - so, keep them wanting more I guess makes you wait for the next episode.javascript:void(0)The point is, now it's there...so then...YAY for the whole thing because the acting is great, the suspense is strong, and wanting to follow the characters through a whole season is definitely top notch because of the writing and acting.I left the original that I wrote below:Love the series but pissed at Acorn Media and Amazon - there are 2 episodes of season 1 missing from the US version of this. You can't stream the video for those two last episodes unless you're in Australia. WTF? Really pisses me off - I'd purchase it but you can't in the US...and the DVD set isn't available in the US until June. Really? After 6 episodes, it just abruptly stops - and not to have the last two of S1 is really frustrating. If you want to know what happens you have to go to Wiki and get the episode details, but again, WTF I could have done that with the whole series if I wanted to read it. Not cool Amazon - not cool, Acorn.
Reviewer: Mike Billington author of Murder in the Rainy Season
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Guilty of being an excellent series
Review: Intense.That's a word that shouldn't be thrown around lightly but in this case I feel that it's more than appropriate in describing this excellent Australian crime drama. Simply put, "Janet King: The Enemy Within" is a very well written, complex story that focuses on a number of social issues ranging from malfeasance in office to the often too cozy relationship between police and judges; from the hard choices parents must make when raising children to the difficulties women often face in the workplace where they are seldom taken seriously despite their education and experience.And it asks the question, just how many rules should law enforcement bend or break in pursuit of "the greater good."An excellent cast led by veteran actor Marta Dusseldorp does justice to some really fine writing throughout the series and the direction is smooth. The pacing of each episode is such that viewers have a real opportunity to invest in the characters and their struggles as King, a crown prosecutor, attempts to figure out what's going on after a senior police official who has been charged with a crime is murdered.The verdict, your honor, is that "Janet King: The Enemy Within" is guilty of being an excellent series.
Reviewer: Arlene
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Didn't Enjoy and Wouldn't Watch Again
Review: Plots went on forever. It was like trying to push back layers of an onion. I thought the story wandered into too much personal problems/information about the main characters. Will not be purchasing Series 2 and plan on throwing out Series 1 since I don't ever plan on watching it again. Not my cup of tea. There are so much better mysteries out there than this!
Reviewer: Reppac
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great show but only 4 of 8 episodes offered!!!
Review: Great show - 4 stars. Season 1 contains 8 episodes, but only 4 appear on Amazon as of today (it's on the Acorn added subscription). This series aired in Australia in 2014, so all 8 episodes are available, but not offered by Amazon. One story thread continues into episodes 5-8. This was not stated by Amazon on the program info page, which is disappointing. I'm left hanging. Series 1 (all 8 episodes) will be released on DVD on 2016/06/17. Series 2 has been filmed and is currently being broadcast in Australia. Something to look forward to.
Reviewer: Lily
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Surprising Aussie legal drama
Review: Amazingly fresh Australian "Law and Order" that deserves a better title. Not knowing it as a spinoff of "Crownies", the name did nothing for me. And the cover? "Oh no! another uppity courtroom drama with wigs!" I was very happy I gave this series a try.Yes, Janet King is the main character, but the show is so much more. The mystery which runs through the entire first season will keep you guessing. Her home life adds warmth but does not interfere with legal work. Secondary characters bring just the right spice, making the show just fun to watch. The casting, script and pacing are superb. If you like legal dramas, this series gives an enthralling perspective of the Australian judicial system.There is a season 2, let's hope Amazon adds it to the lineup.
Reviewer: Nimue
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent writing, directing and acting, awesome show
Review: This is a great show. Marta Dusseldorp is a phenomenal actress. The story i told over 8 episodes and is done very well. There are so many things going on yet they are well-crafted into the writing that you are simply in awe of what's going on. There are twists and turns and many times you think you know who might be dirtying the water but then a new idea pops up. It is truly a well-written and acted series. I already bought Series 2 and 3 and can't wait for them to arrive. I hope they mark more too. Highly recommend.
Reviewer: warren t
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I enjoyed watching Marta Dusseldorp in A Place to Call Home and when I checked out her biography , this show was recommended . I found this set on Amazon for a great price and in it she stars in a lead role and the show is very entertaining . The product is in good condition , as advertised and was shipped promptly by the seller . A excellent addition to my collection . Thank you Amazon !
Reviewer: A. W. Wilson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I usually don't write reviews for series because the DVD quality is usually good and there are more often than not, dozens of them already. JANET KING is worth writing about because it took me by surprise. A spur of the moment purchase, and it didn't let me down. It's a serial rather than a series, in 8 episodes, all 16.9 ratio, excellent colour picture and sound and, for me, Optional English Subtitles. Why do I like the programme? Marta Dusseldorp for one. A physical presence and she can act. Also her character isn't perfect. Capable of giving someone a thorough tongue lashing one moment and being a tender loving Mum the next. In fact the family scenes are well written and avoid any sensationalism. The plot is multi layered and full of twists and the support cast is excellent. I have now ordered am watching season 2. This one is a case of "Aussie Rules". Recomended
Reviewer: RL
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I'm actually binge watching series 1 and 2. It's that good. The storyline was so convoluted and so skillfully written that I would never have figured that bad apple (I won't reveal who) who was revealed at the end. That caught me completely by surprise. Well done. Very, very well done series. And the acting is so real: I can't help but despise Tracey and Owen and I have to remind myself that they're characters, not real people.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I loved the programme but the copy reminds me of the bad old days of poor quality illegal DVD street hawkers
Reviewer: edwin j westlund
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A good watchable series if you like the crime suspense genre of series.