Alaska Daily
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Alaska Daily

"The deeper the mystery, the darker the truth."

7.3
Yr 2022
Status Canceled
Drama Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

A star journalist moves to Alaska for a fresh start after a career-killing misstep, and finds redemption personally and professionally joining a daily metro newspaper in Anchorage.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

Alaska Daily received generally favorable reviews from television critics, who praised its dedication to portraying local print journalism and its commitment to tackling vital real-world issues, particularly the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank drew commendation for her grounded, appealing performance as a disgraced high-powered investigative reporter who moves to Anchorage to rebuild her career.

“This is the rare, modern network drama to balance mass appeal with semi-progressive ideology.”

“Tense, twitchy and timely, Alaska Daily makes for a compelling watch.”

“turns an HBO-ready premise into broadcast TV. And it works”

“Instead, it’s clumsy and didactic and yet, in this moment of pathologically low-ambition broadcast dramas, Alaska Daily is at least more interesting and ambitious...”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

The CW
US
Now TV
UK
Sky Go
UK
Why fans love it

This 2022 crime drama draws its energy from the unglamorous, high-stakes world of investigative print journalism. Set in Anchorage, the series pairs typical newsroom politics with heavy regional issues, placing a specific focus on the lives of Alaska Native communities. Instead of relying purely on standard police procedural tropes, the story builds its tension through a dedicated reporter digging into a troubling series of murders.

Hilary Swank brings sharp intensity to the role of a star reporter who heads north to rebuild her life after a career-killing misstep. Joining a daily metro newspaper gives her a shot at personal and professional redemption, provided she can adjust to her new surroundings. The show balances character-driven drama with the reality of local journalism, tracking the meticulous work required to expose the truth.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 12
Longest run 11 eps
Hilary Swank
Hilary Swank
as Eileen Fitzgerald
11 episodes
Jeff Perry
Jeff Perry
as Stanley Kornik
11 episodes
Matt Malloy
Matt Malloy
as Bob Young
11 episodes
Meredith Holzman
Meredith Holzman
as Claire Muncy
11 episodes
Grace Dove
Grace Dove
as Rosalind "Roz" Friendly
11 episodes
Pablo Castelblanco
Pablo Castelblanco
as Gabriel Tovar
11 episodes
Ami Park
Ami Park
as Yuna Park
11 episodes
Craig Frank
Craig Frank
as Austin Teague
11 episodes
Show 67 more
Ildiko Susany as Shailey 1 episode Stefanie Scott as Erica Block 1 episode Jillian Dion as Sally 1 episode Paul Braunstein as Detective Kowalczyk 1 episode Madeleine Kelders as Governor's Rep 1 episode Meegwun Fairbrother as Clarence Redding 1 episode Deb Sears as Receptionist 1 episode Jason Jones as Brandon Block 1 episode Shane McRae as Aaron Pritchard 9 episodes Adrian Hough as Oren Conners 1 episode Calix Fraser as Finn Muncy 2 episodes Barbara Patrick as Dr. Salk 1 episode John Murphy as Agent Ted Creighton (voice) 1 episode Joe Tippett as Jamie 6 episodes Irene Bedard as Sylvie Nanmac 6 episodes Veena Sood as Rushmi 2 episodes Kourtney Bell as Karla 7 episodes Randall Batinkoff as Jordan Teller 1 episode Bill Dawes as Dwight Barry 5 episodes James McDaniel as Raymond Green 2 episodes Ryan Beil as Steve 1 episode Allie Dunbar as Senior PR 1 episode Jeff Evans-Todd as Mr. Lewis 1 episode Diane E. Benson as Melinda 1 episode Dumisile Owane as Stewardess 1 episode Mark Chavez as Head of Legal 1 episode Janet Glassford as Shocked Passenger 1 episode Sasha Monica as Passenger That Screams 1 episode Cliff Prang as Clive 1 episode David Lloydy as Kwami 1 episode Michael Cha as Masa 1 episode Samantha Coughlan as Susan 1 episode Cameron Dent as PIO 1 episode Victor Young as Board Member 1 episode Shiraine Haas as Board Member 1 episode Brenda Lee Howard as Board Member 1 episode Lance Birley as Board Member 1 episode Mamie Eva Cecilia Pete as Gloria Nanmac 3 episodes Brandon Alexis as Toby Crenshaw 5 episodes Lamine Quiqui as Zachary Teague 2 episodes Nduduzo Leroy Hikwa as Editor 1 episode Brandon Fung as Editor 1 episode Jessie Anthony as Receptionist 1 episode Demelza Randall as Helen 2 episodes Dean Redman as Ryan Rogers 2 episodes Bernard Starlight as Ned Crenshaw 2 episodes Rukiya Bernard as Anna 2 episodes Paul Jarrett as Ken 2 episodes Kindall Charters as Derek 2 episodes Scott Fee as Frank Moses 2 episodes Linsay Willier as Officer McKenna 2 episodes Haley Ramm as Taylor 2 episodes Theo Stockman as Ezra Fisher 2 episodes Gardiner Millar as Judge 2 episodes Mark Moses as Governor Thacker 3 episodes Martin Sensmeier as Jindaháa Twitchell 4 episodes John Getz as Conrad Pritchard 4 episodes Sue Cremin as Commissioner Haynes 4 episodes David Lyle as Homeowner 2 episodes Christopher Redman as Dennis 3 episodes Jennifer Copping as Linda Roberson 2 episodes Josh Zuckerman as Mr. Miller 2 episodes Justyna Bania as Mary Anne 2 episodes Roark Critchlow as D.A. David 3 episodes Mary-Rose Cohen as Gloria Nanmac (voice) 2 episodes Powertan Blanchett as Kunuin 2 episodes Phillip Forest Lewitski as Miles 4 episodes
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Keywords

journalist native american series of murders investigative journalist alaskan malamute alaska native
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Details

First Aired
October 06, 2022
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
85