Mystery Road

Synopsis

When there is a mysterious disappearance on an outback cattle station, Detective Jay Swan is assigned to investigate. Working with local cop Emma James, Jay’s investigation uncovers a past injustice that threatens the fabric of the whole community.

First Air Date: 2018-06-03

Last Air Date: 2020-05-24

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Aaron Pedersen as Jay Swan
Tasia Zalar as Shevorne Shields
Tasma Walton as Mary Swan
Jada Alberts as Fran Davis
Judy Davis as Emma James
Sofia Helin as Sandra Elmquist
Ursula Yovich as Pansy
Madeleine Madden as Crystal Swan
Ngaire Pigram as Leonie
Deborah Mailman as Kerry Thompson

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

Mystery Road Series 1 tells the story of Detective Jay Swan, who has been assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of two young farmhands on an outback cattle station, one a local Indigenous football hero and the other a white backpacker. Working together with local police sergeant Emma James, the investigation uncovers drug trafficking in the town, and a past injustice that threatens the fabric of the whole community.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Gone (2018-06-03)

Detective Jay Swan clashes with local cop Emma James when he arrives to investigate the mysterious disappearance of two young men from an outback cattle station.
Ep. 2: Blood Ties (2018-06-03)

Two unannounced visitors in town cause chaos for Jay and Emma as they try to uncover what happened to the two missing young men.
Ep. 3: Chasing Ghosts (2018-06-10)

As time runs out to find the missing boys, pressure mounts on Shevorne to reveal what she knows.
Ep. 4: Silence (2018-06-17)

Marley's safe return has brought relief and elation to the town and his family – but where is Reese? And what is Marley hiding?
Ep. 5: The Waterhole (2018-06-24)

Reese's murder sends Jay on a desperate journey to clear Marley's name before it's too late, which leads Emma to uncover a far greater crime.
Ep. 6: The Truth (2018-07-01)

In a race against time, Jay and Emma have to prove who really murdered Reese... or Marley will be gaoled for the crime.