Janet King Season 3 Episode 1
Janet King
Season 3

Ep 1. Playing Advantage

  • May 25, 2017
  • 53 min
  •   (64)

Janet King is an Australian television legal drama that follows the life of a senior crown prosecutor Janet King, played by Marta Dusseldorp. The season 3 premiere episode is titled Playing Advantage and sees Janet King back in her position as a Senior Crown Prosecutor in the Director of Public Prosecutions Office.

The episode begins with an intriguing opening scene as Janet King drives along a deserted road. She appears to be in deep thought, and we can hear her saying something about "not being able to do this." Suddenly, she swerves the car off the road, and we quickly understand that this is a flashback from the previous season where Janet had a car accident, leaving her with injuries to her leg, neck, and head.

Back in the present day, we fast forward seven months to the present day, where a now recovered Janet is back to her job at the DPP Office. She returns to a changed world, where her colleagues are struggling with budget cuts, and an overbearing new boss, Tony Gillies (Peter Kowitz). Janet quickly realizes that Gillies is intent on cutting her department's budget, which in turn will hinder their investigations and trials, leading to more people walking free.

The episode takes a turn as Janet is asked to prosecute a case involving an Australian Rules Football player, and his girlfriend, who accuses him of assault. The case puts Janet at loggerheads with the team owners and the police, who want the case dropped, citing lack of evidence, and the girl's reluctance to testify, as their reasons.

Janet soon discovers that there are high stakes involved, as the AFL wants the case buried to avoid bad publicity. She has to work hard to build a strong case against the player while battling the forces working against her. Will Janet be able to find the evidence that will ensure justice is served, or will she be forced to drop the case due to pressure from the high and mighty?

As the episode unfolds, Janet struggles to adapt to the new office dynamics brought about by Gillies, and her work-life balance is also challenged. Her personal life also comes under some strain as she has to deal with the consequences of the accident from the previous season and her broken marriage.

Playing Advantage is a gripping start to the third season of Janet King, a legal drama that has become popular for its realistic take on the legal system in Australia. The episode sets up the themes of this season and introduces a cast of new characters who bring their own challenges.

The episode is well written, with attention paid to detail, making it a highly engaging watch from start to finish. The show explores the ethical and moral dilemmas that legal practitioners face within their work and outside it. It also touches on issues such as domestic violence and corruption in sports. The pacing of the episode matches the plot, and the director does an excellent job of balancing the various storylines.

The performances from the cast are impeccable, with Marta Dusseldorp delivering yet another compelling portrayal of Janet King. We are also introduced to new cast members, including Peter Kowitz, Jessica Tovey, and Damien Garvey, who all make good impressions in their respective roles.

In conclusion, Playing Advantage is a gripping, well-written, and well-acted start to the third season of Janet King. It introduces new storylines, characters, and challenges that keep viewers engaged and wanting more. The episode sets up the themes of the season effectively and ends with a cliffhanger that leaves us pining for the next episode. Fans of legal dramas will surely enjoy this episode and the rest of the season.

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  • First Aired
    May 25, 2017
  • Runtime
    53 min
  • Language
    English