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Compulsion

TV·2022–2022·1 season, 4 episodes·5·Crime, Drama·1h

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After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny Challoner struggles with PTSD. Concealing her suffering from husband Chris, friend Alison and daughter Rosie, Jenny's life spirals out of control.

Castfull cast & details

Anna ChancellorAnna ChancellorSashaHayley MillsHayley MillsConnieBen TavassoliBen TavassoliRajLeanne BestLeanne BestJennyBronwyn JamesBronwyn JamesEllie GartreeYennis Cheung YanYennis Cheung YanJackie ChenTrudie GoodwinTrudie GoodwinLesley ColeAmerjit DeuAmerjit DeuDavid Bhalla

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes2022Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Compulsion S01E01Episode 1April 12, 2022—After surviving a tragedy, paramedic Jenny struggles with PTSD and her life spirals out of control when she falls into a gambling addiction.
  2. S01E02Compulsion S01E02Episode 2April 13, 2022—Chris is rocked to the core when he uncovers the truth about Jenny's gambling. In desperation, Jenny revisits Sasha and they discuss a plan
  3. S01E03Compulsion S01E03Episode 3April 14, 2022—Jenny is confronted by a heartbroken Chris, who has discovered another secret she has been hiding. Finding sanctuary at Sasha's, Jenny feels
  4. S01E04Compulsion S01E04Episode 4April 15, 2022—With Sasha - and Jenny's money - nowhere to be found, Jenny chases the only lead she has - loan shark Connie Bertram, who agrees to help Jen

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