Mystery Road

A slow, brooding procedural that immerses you in the heat and silence of the outback while quietly building tension and unease.

Created by

Rachel Perkins, Warwick Thornton

Genres

Mystery, Drama, Crime

Starring

Aaron Pedersen, Tasia Zalar, Jada Alberts

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Crime, justice, race, isolation

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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