The Pact

162021

Drama

When a family member is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides they want to end their life, fundamentally different beliefs threaten to blow the family apart. Will they be able to come together before it’s too late?

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Production

KOHA Productions

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 18, 2021

Last Aired

October 18, 2021

Networks

TVNZ 1, TVNZ+

Created By

Natalie Medlock, Harry McNaughton

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Betty

Air date: 2021-10-18

Frank's secret lands him in hospital; Betty makes an upsetting discovery; and the Simpkins family comes together in worry.

Alice

Air date: 2021-10-18

A surprise pregnancy turns Alice's world on its head; Betty makes a pact; and Isla struggles to cope with life-changing news.

Aaron

Air date: 2021-10-18

Aaron struggles to stay silent; Betty discovers a lifelong secret; and Frank does what's "best for the family".

Isla

Air date: 2021-10-18

Isla falls apart, again; Betty faces the fallout of Frank's actions; and Frank makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Frank

Air date: 2021-10-18

Alice and Tommy celebrate new life; Frank and Betty make a pact; and the Simpkins family says goodbye.

Jude

Air date: 2021-10-18

Alice struggles to parent through grief; Aaron and Isla take responsibility; and the Simpkins family learns to live without.

Cast

Irene Wood

Betty Simpkins

Ian Mune

Frank Simpkins

Timmie Cameron

Alice Simpkins

Bronwyn Bradley

Isla Simpkins

Kirk Torrance

Aaron Simpkins

Fasitua Amosa

Eddie

Niwa Whatuira

Tommy

Jessica Joy Wood

Sophie

Joshua McNaughton

Jacob

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