Season 1

2018 · 6 episodes

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.

1GoneDetective 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.
2Blood TiesTwo unannounced visitors in town cause chaos for Jay and Emma as they try to uncover what happened to the two missing young men.
3Chasing GhostsAs time runs out to find the missing boys, pressure mounts on Shevorne to reveal what she knows.
4SilenceMarley's safe return has brought relief and elation to the town and his family – but where is Reese? And what is Marley hiding?
5The WaterholeReese'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.
6The TruthIn a race against time, Jay and Emma have to prove who really murdered Reese... or Marley will be gaoled for the crime.

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