Season 1
Mystery Road Series 1 tells the story of Detective Jay Swan, who has been assigned to investigate the mysterious disappearance of two young farmhands on an outback cattle station, one a local Indigenous football hero and the other a white backpacker. Working together with local police sergeant Emma James, the investigation uncovers drug trafficking in the town, and a past injustice that threatens the fabric of the whole community.
Episodes
Gone
Detective Jay Swan clashes with local cop Emma James when he arrives to investigate the mysterious disappearance of two young men from an outback cattle station.
Blood Ties
Two unannounced visitors in town cause chaos for Jay and Emma as they try to uncover what happened to the two missing young men.
Chasing Ghosts
As time runs out to find the missing boys, pressure mounts on Shevorne to reveal what she knows.
Silence
Marley's safe return has brought relief and elation to the town and his family – but where is Reese? And what is Marley hiding?
The Waterhole
Reese's murder sends Jay on a desperate journey to clear Marley's name before it's too late, which leads Emma to uncover a far greater crime.
The Truth
In a race against time, Jay and Emma have to prove who really murdered Reese... or Marley will be gaoled for the crime.