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ScandalousPolitical chessAustralian prestige

Latest Episode

44 min

Season 1 • Episode 6

Latest

The Election

Nov 10, 2014

Kate's team preps for the big day - Election Day, while across town the exposé and campaign have taken its toll on David. Who will concede defeat and who will lead Victoria in the next term?

Overview

Party Tricks is an Australian television series set to screen on Network Ten in 2014. The six part series follows the story of Kate Ballard, a committed and rigorous politician who seems assured to become the next State Premier until a shock new opposition leader is selected, David McLeod, a popular television and radio personality. Kate and David had a secret, tumultuous affair. The six part drama is created by Michael Lucas and produced by John Edwards and Imogen Banks for Southern Star Entertainment.

Content warning

Ambition versus desirePublic image versus private truthGender and powerSecond chances

Standout Aspects

Acting

Asher Keddie and Rodger Corser's combustible chemistry

Writing

Sharp political maneuvering meets messy personal stakes

Best for:Solo·Date Night

Creator

Michael Lucas

First AiredOct 6, 2014

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes6

Top Cast

Rodger Corser

David McLeod

Asher Keddie

Kate Ballard

Angus Sampson

Wayne Duffy

Adam Zwar

Trevor Bailey

Ash Ricardo

Charlotte Wynn

Charlie Garber

Oliver Parkham

Doris Younane

Paula Doumani

Colin Moody

Geoff Ballard

Kaiya Jones

Matilda McLeod

Oliver Ackland

Tom Worland

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This was Network Ten's attempt at 'Australian House of Cards' but with actual romantic stakes and significantly more wine.

Trivia

Creator Michael Lucas later developed 'Five Bedrooms' — clearly obsessed with Australians making terrible decisions in beautiful houses.

Party Tricks

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