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The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team" (2020)

Documentary · Sport

A docuseries following the Australian Men’s Cricket Team, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s best cricket teams fell from grace and was forced to reclaim their title and integrity.

IMDb rating: 8.8 (3,916 votes)
Episode average: 8.4 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 3
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 3 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

8.63 avg 8 episodes 8.5 → 9.0 52 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A New Beginning	8.5	179
2	Trust in the Plan	8.2	162
3	A Test of Character	8.7	181
4	White Noise	8.2	160
5	Unpredictable	8.7	151
6	Fearless	8.7	152
7	Under Siege	9.0	173
8	A New Legacy	9.0	167

Season 2 (2023)

7.88 avg 4 episodes 7.7 → 7.8 45 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Own Your Own Space	7.7	71
2	You Can't Be It, If You Can't See It	8.2	67
3	15 Days	7.8	67
4	Bigger Than Cricket	7.8	65

Season 3 (2024)

8.33 avg 3 episodes 8.5 → 7.9 58 min avg

Season 3 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	It May As Well Be You	8.5	63
2	The Spirit Of Cricket	8.6	52
3	A Legacy Awaits	7.9	47

The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team" (2020)

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