Series

Janus

★ 9.0(2)19941h 0m2 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Tony McDonald, Alison Nisselle
Release date: 1994-09-01
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 26
Network: ABC TV
Status: Ended
Country: Australia
Studio: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

About Janus

Janus is a 1994 web series in the Drama and Crime genres, created by Tony McDonald and Alison Nisselle, starring Simon Westaway, Jennifer Jarman-Walker and Chris Haywood. It spans 2 seasons and 26 episodes, and originally aired on ABC TV. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Janus in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Janus is an Australian drama television series screened on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1994 and 1995. Two series were produced, with a total of 26 episodes. Janus was a spin-off series from the earlier ABC-TV crime series Phoenix. Loosely based on the true story of Melbourne's Pettingill family and the Walsh Street police shootings, Janus follows the bitterly-fought prosecutions of a notorious criminal family, the Hennesseys, from the viewpoints of the family, the police and, in particular, the lawyers, prosecutors, barristers and judges involved in all aspects of the story. When the series begins, four members of the infamous Hennessey clan are acquitted of the shooting of two young policemen in a bungled bank heist. The city of Melbourne is shocked as brothers Mal and Steve, along with brother-in-law Darren Mack and friend Ken Hardy, walk free. The prosecutors, judges, magistrates and police—many modelled heavily on real-life legal figures—are determined to put the Hennessey members behind bars if they can. But corruption, legal loopholes, delays, and stretched resources combine to make the quest to jail the group far from straightforward.

Seasons (2)

Season 113 eps · 1994

Season 213 eps · 1995

Cast

Simon Westaway

Peter Faithful

Jennifer Jarman-Walker

Cath Darby

Chris Haywood

Michael Kidd

Jeremy Kewley

Vic Manoulis

Brett Swain

Mal Hennessey

Leon Teague

Steve Hennessey

Louise Siversen

Judge Glenda De Bono

Sean Scully

Ian Cochrane

Jane Menelaus

Jenny

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Janus in South Africa?+

Janus is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Janus on Netflix?+

Janus is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of Janus are there?+

Janus has 2 seasons and 26 episodes in total.

Who stars in Janus?+

Janus stars Simon Westaway, Jennifer Jarman-Walker, Chris Haywood, Jeremy Kewley and Brett Swain.

When did Janus come out?+

Janus is a 1994 web series created by Tony McDonald and Alison Nisselle.

What genre is Janus?+

Janus is Drama and Crime series.

Who created Janus?+

Janus was created by Tony McDonald and Alison Nisselle.