
Top of the Lake(2013)
A woman haunted by her past, Detective Robin Griffin, investigates complex and unsettling cases.


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.

Aaron Pedersen
Jay Swan

Tasia Zalar
Shevorne Shields

Jada Alberts
Fran Davis

Tasma Walton
Mary Swan

Sofia Helin
Sandra Elmquist

Ursula Yovich
Pansy

Ngaire Pigram
Leonie

Mark Mitchinson
Owen

Callan Mulvey
Simon Rowland

Rob Collins
Amos
Mystery Road is a mystery, drama, crime series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of missing child, australian outback, western noir. Created by Ivan Sen, it stars Aaron Pedersen, Tasia Zalar, Jada Alberts. 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.
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