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.
Young police constable Jay Swan starts a new job in an outback mining town, where he spent his youth. Whilst investigating a series of robberies and pursuing the truth behind a personal tragedy, he meets the love of his life.
After a bizarre robbery, Jay leads a visit to a local gang that quickly escalates. Anousha seeks clues about Josh Allen's death, and after the town's celebrations at the annual debutante ball Jay's night takes a tragic turn.
Jay struggles with findings about Jack's death. He looks for clues pointing to foul play and he fights with Geraldine about how best to commemorate his father. Anousha searches for people involved with Josh's case.
Jay discovers Jack was deeply in debt and when Sputty also seems to be involved he becomes suspicious. Jay and Mary grow closer, Anousha acts for Ziggy and the Kelly Gang unexpectedly strikes again.
After another heist by the Kelly Gang, Jay pieces together their identities and uncovers their hideout. Anousha finds an unexpected detail of the police investigation into Josh's death and suddenly finds herself in danger.
The Kelly Gang's plans violently come to a head in a shootout at the Roadhouse. Mary gets too close to Josh's killers and Jay finds out who was really behind his father's death.
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.