May 31, 2020 · 55m
In 1956, highly decorated military engineer Major Leo Carmichael is tasked with supervising construction of the British atomic test towers at Maralinga, in the South Australian desert.
Operation Buffalo
Betrayal is the only truth that sticks.
A captivating drama set in Maralinga, South Australia, at the height of the Cold War. At a remote army base carrying out British nuclear testing, paranoia runs rife and nuclear bombs are not the only things being tested, as loyalty, love, and betrayal are pitted against each other.
Created by: Peter Duncan, Tanya Phegan
Season 1 Episodes
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Jun 7, 2020 · 55m
The arrival of a new woman at the camp has Leo immediately suspicious, as Cranky questions his purpose following an encounter with an Aboriginal family.
Jun 14, 2020 · 55m
In Adelaide, Leo sidesteps ASIO and receives an offer from Attorney General Wilcox that he cannot refuse. Back at Maralinga, Eva questions Quentin about his weather reports.
Jun 21, 2020 · 55m
When Leo arrives back at Maralinga with Wilcox and members of the press, he must keep them away from the unexpected visitors hiding in the camp's kitchen.
Jun 28, 2020 · 55m
When Carmen's friends, Molly, Lydia and Yvonne, are attacked by an ASIO operative, they show up at Maralinga hospital and confront Leo about the incident and question how it is that ASIO knew where to find them.
Jul 5, 2020 · 55m
Leo and Corinne decide who to trust, while Eva struggles with her abductor and Cranky tells Dalgleish that he wants to stay in the desert.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Operation Buffalo Season 1 premiere?
Operation Buffalo Season 1 premiered on May 31, 2020.
How many episodes are in Operation Buffalo Season 1?
Operation Buffalo Season 1 has 6 episodes.
What is the first episode of Operation Buffalo Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on May 31, 2020.
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