Mackaroy Uncovered

In the quiet Australian country town of Mackaroy, something really strange is happening. The School's principal has disappeared, the whole town's internet keeps crashing every night, and people are being watched. Someone, or something, is keeping tabs on everyone who lives there, and best friends Tang and Mitch are on the case. The 14-year-olds have an online show investigating conspiracies, but what they don't realise is that someone really doesn't want them to find out the truth. This will be their toughest investigation yet, and they'll soon learn that what's at stake is much more than uploading their next show. Join them over eight episodes as they try to uncover the secret of what's really going on in Mackaroy.

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Episodes

08 | Ctrl-Z

Following Zach's kidnapping and memory wipe, Tang and Mitch enlist Alex to help restore him using a university supercomputer. They retrieve multiple backup drives from Madeline's lab while hiding Zach from Pollock and Madeline. A clever distraction at a footy game allows them to escape and expose Madeline's actions, leading to her arrest and Zach's freedom, though a cover-up is needed. However, a mysterious message hints at continued danger.

Jul 07, 2020•22 min

07 | Lost and found

With Zach kidnapped, Tang and Mitch are determined to rescue him, first attempting to enlist the skeptical police and then by investigating Madeline's new hideout at an old refinery. They infiltrate the facility, locate Zack, and devise a plan to distract Madeline using an unexpected ally. Their daring rescue mission, however, takes an unforeseen and tragic turn.

Jul 05, 2020•17 min

06 | How to make a truth omelette

Tang and Mitch plan to expose a powerful adversary through their podcast, but face immediate online backlash and a sophisticated fake video campaign. Madeline attempts to bribe Mitch into silence, but he refuses. Despite their efforts to broadcast the truth, including a satellite upload when the local Wi-Fi is cut, their confrontation at a town hall meeting is thwarted. The episode ends with the shocking kidnapping of Zack by their enemy, reigniting their determination to fight.

Jul 02, 2020•17 min

05 | Find the caller, unlock the truth

The Truth Squad traces their mysterious caller to Principal Duval, who reveals a sinister money-making scheme exploiting students and explains why she faked her disappearance. The investigation takes a shocking turn when Zach is revealed to be the key "asset"—a synthetic android controlled by a hidden radio frequency. The team races to disable the broadcast, leading to the dramatic uncovering of a vast corporate conspiracy involving Metal Intelligence.

Jun 30, 2020•17 min

04 | Hunting for clues

Mitchell races to win a prestigious tech scholarship through an unconventional treasure hunt, navigating clues about the town's past with Zach's help. Meanwhile, Tang covertly investigates Principal Pollock, suspecting him of sinister motives. Their paths converge with revelations about Jaffel's future plans for McElroy and the shocking discovery that Pollock is merely a pawn in a larger, more mysterious scheme.

Jun 28, 2020•22 min

03 | How are you peeling Zach?

Suspicious of the new student Zach, a group of friends discovers he's an android secretly collecting data. They go to great lengths to access his system and prevent a critical data upload that contains all their conversations. Their efforts lead them to a dramatic confrontation at Zach's "home," where an unlikely solution saves Zach, but also reveals the surprising identity of his controller.

Jun 25, 2020•22 min

02 | Run for your life

Tang and Mitch continue their investigation into Zach, discovering a shocking secret about his non-human nature. Their attempts to test him during a school excursion go awry, leading to a perilous chase and an unexpected rescue. The episode culminates in Zach revealing he hears a controlling voice, turning their hunt for answers into a quest to help him.

Jun 23, 2020•17 min

01 | Follow the Data

Best friends Tang and Mitch, hosts of "Truth Squad," transition from searching for a mythical panther to a more pressing local mystery: persistent nightly internet outages. Following a cryptic tip, they enlist a skilled coder to trace the unusual data activity to a seemingly abandoned mansion, where they uncover a vast computer server and a disturbing revelation that could impact their entire town.

Jun 21, 2020•17 min

INTRODUCING — Mackaroy Uncovered

School friends Tang and Mitch have an online show that investigates conspiracies. But their latest story may lead them to unravel the biggest mystery of their lives. They find out that even the sleepiest of Australian towns has its secrets, in this eight-part adventure series.

Jun 15, 2020•2 min

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