‘The Newsreader’ Finale: Anna Torv Talks Helen & Dale’s 3 Failed Engagements

[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for The Newsreader Season 2 finale.]

The Newsreader aired its Season 3/series finale on February 2, 2025, in Australia. But for American audiences, Season 2 has just ended on AMC+ as of September 4. The season saw a seismic shift for news anchors/couple Helen Norville (Anna Torv) and Dale Jennings (Sam Reid), whose once strong relationship got crushed under the weight of work and fame.

Set in 1987-88, The Newsreader Season 2 dove into a nation in flux — amid election drama, financial upheaval, and a cultural reckoning. As Australia grappled with identity, Helen and Dale confronted who they are to each other and to the world. Their relationship’s downturn began subtly early into the six-episode season. With Geoff Walters (Robert Taylor) anchoring his own program at a new station, Helen and Dale were the star newsreaders of News at Six, putting their relationship under a microscope in the public eye and in the newsroom. As Dale strengthened his skills on the desk, his editorial eye sharpened, leading to increasing disagreements on how to cover hard-hitting news stories with Helen.