Utopia — Season 1
A blurred vision for Australia's future.
About this season
A group of people working in a newly created government organization faces the daily frustrations of turning grand political dreams into realities.
Episodes (8)
1. Wood for the Trees
Aired 13 August 2014 • 26 min
Attempts to sign an international development deal are compromised by Rhonda's decision to redesign the NBA's logo. Nat has to find room for a community garden within a waterfront development.
2. Protected Species
Aired 20 August 2014 • 26 min
Tony is forced to step in when an endangered grass threatens to derail plans for a new container terminal. Rhonda is convinced that the NBA needs a major overhaul of its website.
3. Very Fast Turnover
Aired 27 August 2014 • 26 min
A trip to Canberra leads to Tony being forced to investigate the feasibility of building a very fast train. Amy decides to conduct an office safety audit.
4. Onwards and Upwards
Aired 3 September 2014 • 27 min
Tony is reluctantly dragged in when the developer of a low-rise inner city building project decides he wants to double the height of his apartment block... and then triple it again.
5. Arts and Minds
Aired 10 September 2014 • 27 min
The decision to include roadside art on a major highway upgrade leads to controversy. Things go from bad to worse when Tony's visit to a primary school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.
6. Then We Can Build It
Aired 17 September 2014 • 27 min
Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team south for a series of public forums.
7. The First Project
Aired 24 September 2014 • 26 min
Slightly disillusioned by his first 11 months in the job, Tony thinks back to when it all began. The launch of the NBA was a great success but within weeks Jim was at his door, desperate for some sort of new public announcement.
8. The Whole Enchilada
Aired 1 October 2014 • 28 min
Tony is forced to evaluate plans for expanding the Ord River Scheme. Nat has issues with a stalled highway upgrade. Unfortunately for them the rest of the office is distracted by plans for a Mexican-themed anniversary party.