The Circuit

Season 1

TV-14

A magistrate and a group of court officers and lawyers make a regular five-day, 2,000-kilometer round trip to bring justice to remote communities in northwestern Australia.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

It’s a Long Way Home
E1
Episode 1It’s a Long Way HomeThe Circuit is set in the Kimberley region of North Western Australia. It is a place of two seasons; the wet and the dusty dry. Known for its beauty, vastness and hardship, this region is a land rich in history for its traditional owners.
In Country
E2
Episode 2In CountryA flurry of racist leaflets and a lack of faith in him by the people he is trying to help put Drew in bad temper. Sam and Drew seem determined to remain on different sides of the fence. Necessity places them in a position where they find out more about each other as a courtroom decision has tragic consequences.
Deeper Water
E3
Episode 3Deeper WaterThe race to save a young girl from abuse is on, but the law, and the predator's ties with the community and court, make the task seemingly impossible. Bella takes the law into her own hands and Archie and Clarry find themselves on different sides of the fence, leading to violence.
Stairway to the Moon
E4
Episode 4Stairway to the MoonIt's festival time in Broome, and what begins as a relaxing weekend quickly spirals out of control. Drew receives an ultimatum, Peter gets more than he bargained for, and there's tragedy for two of our people when one lands in hospital and the other in prison.
You Always Hurt the Ones You Love
E5
Episode 5You Always Hurt the Ones You LoveIn the aftermath of the festival, Archie and Clarry face court and potential prison-time. Sam makes a tragic discovery about his son as Drew makes a regretful decision about seeing his family.
Home Is Where the Past Is
E6
Episode 6Home Is Where the Past IsDrew's replacement has arrived with the wet season. Clarry struggles with prison, as a predator returns to the Mission bringing trouble with him. Sam's son forces him to make a surprise decision, and Drew is left to make a life changing choice.