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S01E02·6.5·July 4, 2016·1h·Showcase

Doctor Anna Macy finds herself inexplicably linked to the disappearance of two girls, fifteen years apart.

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#6In Season 1of 8 rated episodes

#6All-timeof 8 rated episodes

−0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.0

2016First airedJuly 4, 2016

Guest stars

Marcus Hensleyas Mick "Macca" MacDonald

Miranda Bennettas Young Gillian Baxter

Neil Pigotas Dominic Harrold

Nathan Spenceras "Lofty" Lewis Sullivan

Katie Robertsonas Sandra Hull

Maddison Brownas Young Anna Macy

Matt Burtonas Singlet Russell

Thomas Readmanas Kade Fisher

Maya Jeanas Matilda Russell

Michael Earnshawas Jack Steadman

Sarah Woodas Wendy Macy

Joseph Clementsas Assistant Commissioner Brendan Trengrove

Bryony Geevesas Denise Fisher

Rowan WoodsDirector

Victoria MaddenWriter

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