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Mystery Road

ABC · English · 2013–2020

Also known as: Mystery Road: The Series

Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Specials: 2
Followers: 0

Detective Jay Swan is assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of two young farm hands on an outback cattle station. One is a local Indigenous footy hero, and the other a backpacker. Working with local cop Emma James, Jay's investigation uncovers a past injustice that threatens the fabric of the whole community. A six part spin-off from Ivan Sen's feature films Mystery Road and Goldstone.

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Season 26 episodes · 2020

Episode 1 · 19 Apr 2020 · 10:30 · 60 min
The Road
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.
Episode 2 · 26 Apr 2020 · 10:30 · 60 min
The Flare
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.
Episode 3 · 3 May 2020 · 10:30 · 55 min
Artefacts
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.
Episode 4 · 10 May 2020 · 10:30 · 55 min
Broken
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.
Episode 5 · 17 May 2020 · 10:30 · 60 min
To Live with the Living
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.
Episode 6 · 24 May 2020 · 10:35 · 55 min
What You Do Now
Jay is lured into a trap to rescue Mary and an epic gun battle erupts. Will Jay be able to survive this and serve justice? Fran finally gets answers about Zoe and some closure, but it won't be in the form she expects.