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Story
Restless, razor-sharp and refusing to conform, 17-year-old Sybylla Melvyn is dead set on writing her own story in an era that expects her to find a man and settle down.
About the show
My Brilliant Career is a six-part Australian television period drama miniseries for Netflix. Set in rural Australia in the early 20th century, the series stars Philippa Northeast in the lead role as headstrong aspiring writer Sybylla, and Christopher Chung as Harry Beecham, her love interest. It is based on the novel of the same name by Miles Franklin, but includes additional plotlines and characters. Liz Doran is the showrunner and co-writer for the series, which is directed by Alyssa McClelland and Anne Renton. It premiered on 13 August 2026, with two soundtrack albums released on the same day.
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Where to watch
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Star cast
Full cast & crew
Behind the camera
- Created by
- Liz Doran
- Executive producers
- Chloe Rickard, Liz Doran, Alyssa McClelland
- Music
- Frank Tetaz
Seasons
Ended 2026 · 1 season · 6 episodes
