Underbelly — The Golden Mile
Step into the neon-drenched world of 1980s and 90s Kings Cross in this gripping series, inspired by the true stories that emerged from Sydney’s notorious nightclub scene. Spanning a turbulent decade—from '88 to '99—the show pulls back the curtain on the era's vibrant nightlife and exposes the unsettling corruption within the police force, culminating in the landmark 1995 Wood Royal Commission. Meet the figures who shaped this complex landscape: John Ibrahim, Kim Hollingsworth, George Freeman, Lenny McPherson, and MP John Hatton, each playing a pivotal role in a story of power, influence, and the dark underbelly of a city.
Driven by fierce ambition, young John Ibrahim gains recognition after surviving a near-fatal incident, securing his stake in a fledgling nightclub. Simultaneously, Kim Hollingsworth, fresh from a rural upbringing, enters the world of prosti…
Detectives embroiled in corruption orchestrated a complex drug operation designed to enrich themselves. Simultaneously, within the upper echelons of the police force, growing concerns about widespread dishonesty fueled anxieties that a form…
A brush with mortality saw John Ibrahim narrowly escape a shooting, during which he received invaluable career guidance from George Freeman. Meanwhile, Detective Trevor Haken secured a lucrative arrangement that would grant him dominion ove…
Kim Hollingsworth arranges a burlesque performance to benefit a police charity. Benny Kassab, a low-level bouncer, harbors an ambitious scheme to control Kings Cross. The Bayeh brothers, Bill and Louis, defend their drug operation against e…
Consumed by grief, Louis Bayeh swore vengeance for the attack that riddled his home with gunfire. Meanwhile, Debbie Webb bravely stepped forward to expose widespread corruption within the police force, unleashing revelations that shook the …
Driven by ambition, corrupt police officer Dennis Kelly sought advancement within the National Crime Authority. Meanwhile, with her reputation shattered, whistleblower Debbie Webb made a decisive move and joined the fraud squad. Weary of li…
The recent surge in gangland conflict along the Golden Mile has placed John Ibrahim under considerable strain. Debbie Webb discovers an unexpected and influential supporter as she battles police corruption. Kim Hollingsworth gauges her new …
The weight became too much for Kim Hollingsworth; she fractured completely with the news of her friend Wanda's death. Simultaneously, politician John Hatton secured his long-held ambition: a Royal Commission to investigate police corruption…
Driven by the scrutiny of the Royal Commission, Trevor Haken’s anxieties spiral outwards. Drug lord Benny Kassab grows convinced that a traitor lurks within his organization, and his suspicions prove tragically violent. Police cadet Kim Hol…
Trevor Haken, a Supergrass, puts himself in grave danger as he collects information implicating former associates. Chook Fowler resorts to unusual measures to evade giving testimony regarding alleged police corruption. Kim Hollingsworth’s s…
Dennis Kelly, a police officer entangled in corruption, delivered his closest friend to the Royal Commission, an act with devastating consequences. Gerry Lloyd entered into a perilous agreement with Shaka, a powerful drug trafficker, hoping…
Danny “DK” Karam assembled his own personal force to dominate the Golden Mile through intimidation. A brutal and ambitious newcomer, Doc Kanaan, launched a violent takeover, wresting control of the drug trade from DK’s grasp. With corrupt o…
The season culminates in a dramatic finale: Doc Kanaan schemes to eliminate John Ibrahim and seize dominion over the Golden Mile. Simultaneously, Joe Dooley and Strike Force Lancer dismantle DK's Boys, re-establishing order within Kings Cro…
