The Messenger

Season 1

8 episodes · May 14, 2023

The Messenger tells the story of Ed Kennedy who becomes an accidental hero when he begins receiving mysterious messages that sets him on a life changing journey.

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Featurette · Markus Zusak on turning his book into a TV show | The Messenger | ABC TV + iview

Featurette · What to expect from the TV adaptation | The Messenger | ABC TV + iview

Behind the Scenes · The Messenger - Behind the Scenes

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  • Episode 1
    S1E1

    Episode 1

    May 14, 202350m

    Scruffy, cab-driver Ed is hardly the saviour-most-likely, until one day he receives an Ace of Diamonds playing card, the addresses of three strangers written on it. Who sent this card? And what is Ed meant to do with it?

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  • Episode 2
    S1E2

    Episode 2

    May 14, 202354m

    Ed must confront just how far he'll go to complete the card and comes to realise the messages may be coming from someone very close.

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  • Episode 3
    S1E3

    Episode 3

    May 14, 202354m

    Ed finally ticks off all the messages on the Ace of Diamonds but then another ace appears and Ed realizes this is only the beginning.

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  • Episode 4
    S1E4

    Episode 4

    May 14, 202353m

    Completing the second ace builds Ed's confidence, and unexpectedly leads him closer to his estranged family, only to spin him further away.

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  • Episode 5
    S1E5

    Episode 5

    May 14, 202351m

    The arrival of a third ace convinces Ed the cards are his true calling, something that alienates his friends and puts all his relationships at risk.

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  • Episode 6
    S1E6

    Episode 6

    May 14, 202350m

    Christmas gives Ed the chance to make peace with those closest to him, but a sudden loss leaves him questioning his sanity.

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  • Episode 7
    S1E7

    Episode 7

    May 14, 202350m

    When Ed puts his best mates on the Ace of Hearts, he's shocked to learn how little he really knows about those he loves most.

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  • Episode 8
    S1E8

    Episode 8

    May 14, 202356m

    Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him, something that unlocks his ability to succeed.

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