This is one you won’t want to miss! Grab a brew and be transported to sunny Melbourne this winter with 5’s brand-new magnetic psychological thriller, written by Jason Herbison. Premiering on Monday, 15th December at 9pm on 5: if you were obsessed with the family dynamics in Succession and can’t get enough of head-spinning suspense, The Imposter is your ultimate recipe for binge-worthy TV.
If you’re here for the Aussie dramas, this will be your next obsession!
What is The Imposter about?
Step into the world of the O'Rileys. Post-emigration to Melbourne from the UK, the once lovestruck Helen, now no longer together with her former beau Bill, is running a booming hotel in the glorious Melbourne beach suburbs. Like all families, things can get a bit dysfunctional, but the O'Riley's take these quirks a step further.
It all comes to a boiling point when Helen falls ill. Thereby leaving her three adult children – Simon, Kate, and Ian – to pursue an opportunistic move to cash out on the matriarch's beloved seaside hotel.
Enter a major plot twist: a secret daughter named Amanda who was given up for adoption before the other children were born – her presence swiftly threatening the lucrative hotel deal. Embraced with open arms by her mother Helen, the same welcome does not extend across the family. Amanda is an enigma, raising questions about her identity that soon turn deadly.
A twisty tale of trust, betrayal and ultimately murder, we know we will be glued to our screens!
Who is in The Imposter?
- Jackie Woodburne (Neighbours) plays Helen, a cold matriarch determined to keep her hotel alive, skilled at sparking whispers and family fallout.
- Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road) plays Amanda, a mysterious secret daughter whose presence sparks shockwaves throughout the family.
- Don Hany (East West) plays Simon, the eldest and most hedonistic of the siblings consequently leaving him with a range of unhappy family members.
- Jane Harber (Offspring, Neighbours) plays Kate, an unwaveringly loyal daughter but unappreciated by her fierce mother, leaving her feeling trapped in life.
- Charlie Clausen (Home and Away) plays Todd, a smooth talker with egotistically high expectations of inheriting his wife Kate’s fortune from the hotel.
- Jackson Gallagher (Home and Away, Playing for Keeps) plays Ian, the youngest sibling who grapples with his moral compass and evaluates his life-long ambitions when broached with the hotel sale.
- Kabir Singh plays Lee, Ian's partner, who waves the white flag in the family acting as an antidote to the chaos but prefers to stay away from the drama as much as possible.
Also in the cast: Dannii Minogue (!)
The trailer for The Imposter:
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Where to watch The Imposter:
Get your calendar at the ready... The first episode of The Imposter will air on 5 at 9pm on Monday 15th December with the remaining three episodes airing each night until Thursday 18th. Excited? We certainly are!
And if you're a big fan of Aussie dramas, why not read our top 12 Australian dramas to stream right now!
