An indigenous detective returns to the Outback to investigate the murder of a young girl.
Indigenous Detective Jay Swan arrives in the frontier town of Goldstone on a missing persons inquiry. What seems like a simple light duty investigation opens a web of crime and corruption. Jay must pull his life together and bury his differences with young local cop Josh, so together they can bring justice to Goldstone.
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.
Two unannounced visitors in town cause chaos for Jay and Emma as they try to uncover what happened to the two missing young men.
As time runs out to find the missing boys, pressure mounts on Shevorne to reveal what she knows.
Marley's safe return has brought relief and elation to the town and his family—but where is Reese? And what is Marley hiding?
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.
In a race against time, Jay and Emma have to prove who really murdered Reese—or Marley will be gaoled for the crime.
A decapitated body washes up in the mangroves, drawing Jay Swan to the furtive township of Gideon. It seems drug-related but is it also familiar? Partnered with local cop, Fran, Jay must unlock what the community knows.
Jay and Fran have Dylan on the hook, until a local businessman steps in and bails him out. Jay takes matters into his own hands to rectify the situation. Fran's world comes crashing down as a long-held fear suddenly surfaces.
Struggling with Mary's new relationship, Jay reluctantly uses Simon's help to narrow in on the drugs and murder investigation. With the discovery of the bones, Fran is determined to reopen Zoe's case on her own.
With the case apparently solved Jay is being encouraged to leave town, but something isn't adding up. Jay begins to question the motives of all those around him. Fran is dealt another blow in the search for justice for Zoe.
Now in danger, Mary must lean into Jay for help. Jay struggles to keep Mary safe as the threat closes in on both of them. Fran feels betrayed as she digs deeper into Zoe's disappearance.
Jay is lured into a trap to rescue Mary and an epic gun battle erupts. Fran finally gets answers about Zoe and some closure, but it won't be in the form she expects.
Aaron Pedersen talks about the origin of his character, Detective Jay Swan, and what he loves about playing this complex role.
Judy Davis talks about her character, local police officer Emma James.
Out here you cant hide. Wayne Blair shares what filming in location in the East Kimberley was like and race relations in Australia.
Ernie Dingo talks about how roles like Keith Grove challenge him as an actor.
Colin Friels provides an in-depth insight into his character, Tony Ballantyne.
Aaron McGrath discusses his character and what it was like filming on location in the East Kimberley.
Madeleine Madden explains how she relates to her character Crystal Swan.
Aaron Pedersen muses on how the spectacular East Kimberley locations enhance the world of Mystery Road.
Deborah Mailman talks about acknowledging the past and history through the telling of new stories.
