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Darby and Joan

Darby and Joan

20226.02 Seasons14 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

An English widow on a reluctant quest. An Australian detective escaping his past. When lives collide, two strangers embark on an epic outback odyssey together.

Produced by Pino Amenta
NetworksAcorn TV

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Top Cast

Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown

Jack Darby

Greta Scacchi

Greta Scacchi

Joan Kirkhope

Jolene Anderson

Jolene Anderson

Detective Inspector Liz Darby

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Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookminiseries

About Darby and Joan

Darby and Joan is a mystery, drama series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of based on novel or book, miniseries. it stars Bryan Brown, Greta Scacchi, Jolene Anderson. An English widow on a reluctant quest. An Australian detective escaping his past. When lives collide, two strangers embark on an epic outback odyssey together.

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