• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

DVD Review – The Code: The Complete Season Two

November 7, 2016 by Robert W Monk

The Code: Season Two

Created by Shelley Birse
Starring Dan Spielman, Ashley Zukerman, Adele Perovic, Anthony LaPaglia, Sigrid Thornton, Robyn Malcolm and Ella Scott Lynch.

SYNOPSIS:

Two brothers, a jaded journalist and an autistic computer hacker, faced with the prospect of extradition to the US, are forced into making complex decisions taking in political unrest, personal dealings and the mysterious ‘darknet’, all of which have the potential to bring down global powers.

Building on the tense neo-noir successes of season one and continuing the themes of political and personal intrigue, season two of The Code is a classy Australian tech-thriller.

Following the exploits of Jesse Banks (Ashley Zukerman) and Ned Banks (Dan Spielman) as they attempt to protect themselves from various authorities, the series is a thoughtfully constructed puzzle of conspiracy, claims and counter-claims.

Faced with the grim prospect of extradition to the US for actions carried out in the previous season, the brothers are forced  into helping out the Australian National Service with the thorny problem of Jan Roth (Anthony LaPaglia), an online dealer on the ‘darknet’ in weapons, drugs and just about everything else. Trading Jesse’s extensive hacking skills for their freedom, the brothers are drawn into Roth’s shady world of crime, moral ambiguity and freedom of ideas.

Displaying taut, energetic action set-pieces alongside thoughtful political discourse, the show is adept at creating a fast paced exploration of the price of freedom of expression in a world that often sets personal liberty against national security. Originally shown on BBC4 in the UK, the programme features strong performances from its cast and an impressive level of emotional and moving subtext. The show also delivers a neat line of dark humour, largely provided by Ned and the brothers’ estranged father (Geoff Morell), which helps to offset some of the more shocking cliffhangers on offer.

As with its first series, The Code’s approach to showcasing high level cyber skills and hacking operation relies on a smart graphical layout that brings in coding and algorithms across the screen, which may not make much sense to non-techies but sure looks realistic enough. Taking in a number of difficult issues with style and sensitivity, The Code is (once again) recommended to fans of intelligent crime drama.

The Code – Season Two is available on DVD now.

Robert W Monk is a freelance journalist and film writer.

Filed Under: Reviews, Robert W Monk, Television Tagged With: Adele Perovic, Anthony LaPaglia, Ashley Zukerman, Dan Spielman, Ella Scott Lynch, Robyn Malcolm, Sigrid Thornton, The Code

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

7 Underappreciated Final Girls in Horror

10 Alien Franchise Rip-Offs That Are Worth A Watch

10 Great Cult 80s Movies You Need To See

Great 90s Neo-Noir Movies You Might Have Missed

Forgotten Horror Movie Sequels You Never Need to See

The Cinematic Crossovers We Need To See

1995: The Year Horror Sequels Hit Rock Bottom?

Whatever Happened to the Horror Icon?

The 10 Best Villains in Sylvester Stallone Movies

The Must-See Horror Movies From Every Decade

Top Stories:

7 Underrated World War II Romance Movies

Great Tarantino-esque Movies You Need To See

Whatever Happened to the Horror Icon?

The Rise of Paul Thomas Anderson: A Living Legend

Movie Review – Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)

Movie Review – The Shrouds (2025)

Comic Book Preview – Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals

Back to the Future at 40: The Story Behind the Pop Culture Touchstone

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

10 Essential Vampire Movies To Sink Your Teeth Into

7 Underrated Ridley Scott Movies

The Best Eiza González Movies

10 Great Modern Horror Classics You Have To See

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket