Underbelly — A Tale of Two Cities
Inspired by a dark chapter in Australian history – the rise of marijuana trafficking around the New South Wales town of Griffith – *A Tale of Two Cities* plunges viewers into a gripping world of crime between 1976 and 1987. The series vividly portrays the sprawling reach and devastating impact of the notorious Mr. Asia drug syndicate as it casts a long shadow over Australia’s criminal landscape. Meet the key players in this dangerous game: recognizable figures like Robert Trimbole, Terry Clark, George Freeman, Christopher Dale Flannery, and the infamous Kane Brothers, all brought to life within a story rooted in true events.
During the mid-1970s, the charismatic New Zealander Terry Clark joined forces with “Aussie” Bob Trimbole, forging an alliance that would irrevocably alter the landscape of Australian crime.
The anti-drug advocate Donald Mackay stirred up dangerous animosity, drawing the ire of the Griffith underworld and compromised New South Wales police. Simultaneously, Melbourne criminal Raymond "Ray Chuck" Boney plotted what would become A…
Allison Dine, a young New Zealander with an open heart, found herself captivated by Terry Clark, embarking on a passionate relationship that soon involved her in increasingly ingenious schemes as his trusted drug courier.
The Melbourne standover men, brothers Brian and Les Kane, had begun operating in new circles, offering protection to Bob Trimbole’s heroin dealers. However, trouble arose when one of those dealers, Wayne Robb, was relieved of $200,000 in ca…
Driven by vengeance for the loss of his brother Les, Brian Kane meticulously orchestrates what promises to be Australia’s most daring gangland killing. Simultaneously, Ray Chuck forges a partnership with Mark "Chopper" Read within the confi…
Following a lively party at a Brisbane luxury hotel, Terry’s arrest triggers an old New Zealand criminal charge, resulting in his extradition for trial. There, he encounters Karen Soich, a captivating member of his legal team, and a palpabl…
In the seventh episode of *Underbelly*, Terry resolves to build a franchise from his criminal enterprise, seeking expansion into the United Kingdom. Simultaneously, Aussie Bob resorts to drastic measures in an attempt to acquire Terry’s sta…
Haunted by doubts about her involvement with the Mr Asia syndicate, Allison finds herself in danger as a compromised federal narcotics agent turns hostile. Meanwhile, racing figure George Freeman resorts to drastic measures following a poli…
Bob Trimbole, an Australian figure deeply entangled in criminal circles, finds himself under duress to orchestrate a violent act against Allison Dine, a friend and associate. Simultaneously, Terry Clark, consumed by paranoia and living as a…
Terry Clark’s criminal network began to crumble with his arrest for murder in the United Kingdom, while Allison was taken into custody by the FBI and agreed to testify as a key witness against organized crime. As Terry's heroin supply dwind…
Federal agents are poised to apprehend notorious crime figure and cancer patient, Robert “Aussie Bob” Trimbole. However, a clandestine informant within the Federal Police jeopardizes the operation with potential disruption. Separately, Alis…
Chris “Mr Rent-a-Kill” Flannery, Australia’s most feared contract killer, relocates to Sydney with the intention of establishing a formidable notoriety. The UK murder trial of Terry Clark draws towards a dramatic conclusion, but will Alliso…
The final episode of *Underbelly* sees Chris “Mr Rent-a-Kill” Flannery fall prey to the very world he helped create. Yet, the question lingers: who could possibly sanction an attack against Australia’s deadliest assassin?
