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Mystery Road

Mystery Road

20186.92 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Ivan Sen
Produced by Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey
NetworksABC TV

Top Cast

Aaron Pedersen

Aaron Pedersen

Jay Swan

Tasia Zalar

Tasia Zalar

Shevorne Shields

Jada Alberts

Jada Alberts

Fran Davis

Tasma Walton

Tasma Walton

Mary Swan

Sofia Helin

Sofia Helin

Sandra Elmquist

Ursula Yovich

Ursula Yovich

Pansy

Ngaire Pigram

Ngaire Pigram

Leonie

Mark Mitchinson

Mark Mitchinson

Owen

Callan Mulvey

Callan Mulvey

Simon Rowland

Rob Collins

Rob Collins

Amos

Themes & Keywords

missing childaustralian outbackwestern noir

About Mystery Road

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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