Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
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.
Season 2
A headless corpse is found floating by the shore in a remote outback town. As if this weren't mysterious enough, Detective Swan and his colleague Fran have to contend with protests against the excavation of an Indigenous site. And then another body turns up…
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Cast & Crew
Aaron Pedersen
Jay Swan
Tasia Zalar
Shevorne Shields
Tasma Walton
Mary Swan
Jada Alberts
Fran Davis
Judy Davis
Emma James
Sofia Helin
Sandra Elmquist
Ursula Yovich
Pansy
Madeleine Madden
Crystal Swan
Ngaire Pigram
Leonie
Deborah Mailman
Kerry Thompson
Mark Mitchinson
Owen
Anthony Hayes
Ryan Muller
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Mystery Road has 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
Mystery Road premiered on June 3, 2018.
No, Mystery Road has ended. The final episode aired on May 24, 2020.
Mystery Road originally aired on ABC TV. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Mystery Road has a rating of 6.9/10 based on user reviews.
Mystery Road is classified as Mystery, Drama, Crime.