Killing Time
Killing Time is the true story of the rise and fall of notorious Melbourne criminal defense lawyer Andrew Fraser. His clients ranged from accused cop killers to the rich and famous including international businessman Alan Bond. His obsession with wealth and materialism was fuelled by the halcyon 1980's. When his social coke consumption spiraled into a $5,000 a week habit, his judgment became unsound and he crossed the line into the criminal milieu. This eventually saw him sentenced to seven years in a maximum security prison for his involvement in a large scale importation of cocaine.
Réalisé par:Ian Watson
Saison 1
S01:E01 - Episode 1
In the early 1980's Fraser is still cutting his teeth at the prestigious law firm Edwards & Baros. The only problem is, the clients he is bringing in are hardly "prestigious stock". Armed robbers, drug dealers and bikies now fill the waiting rooms.
S01:E02 - Episode 2
As Fraser continues the daily struggle of keeping Dennis Allen out of Jail, it becomes clear that Dennis wants Fraser exclusively. Especially when he discovers Fraser is representing a local biker gang who are moving into Dennis' territory.
S01:E03 - Episode 3
As Dennis' empire crumbles around him, Fraser is called to defend his friend, Lewis Moran, against a pub shooting charge. Fraser is sure he can beat the charges with a little legal cunning, but his challenge is keeping Moran out of trouble.
S01:E04 - Episode 4
Following the death of Dennis, Fraser reluctantly accepts the invitation to represent his younger brother, Victor. Victor goes on a bank robbing spree that culminates in the shooting of his friend and colleague Graeme Jensen by police.
S01:E05 - Episode 5
The murder of the two young constables has turned Melbourne up-side-down. The police are desperate in their pursuit of the murderers and the rules between cops and crims are changed forever.
S01:E06 - Episode 6
After Victor and cohorts are charged with the Walsh Street police killings, Fraser builds a defence plan with his team of lawyers and barristers. His central strategy being, to remind the media that in Australia, one is innocent until proven guilty.
S01:E07 - Episode 7
Following Fraser's success at the Walsh Street trial, he has become the most despised yet sought after criminal defence lawyer in Australia. This brings him the biggest catch of them all, Alan Bond, who's facing bankruptcy and criminal charges.
S01:E08 - Episode 8
Fraser's coke usage is out of control. He continues to work, but he can no longer hide his addiction from his friends and colleagues
especially the other colleagues at work. When they air their concerns to him, he is in total denial.
S01:E09 - Episode 9
Fraser has set up his own legal practice, but the glory days are over and now only low-level clientele come to him on small charges that barely pay the rent. With his marriage in tatters, all Fraser seeks is the next coke high.
S01:E10 - Episode 10
Having been caught red-handed using and giving advice on an importation of cocaine, Fraser believes he will receive no more than a six month sentence. The judge however hits Fraser with the full force of the law and he is sentenced to seven years.