Series synopsis
Mystery Road: Origin is an Australian drama crime television series that premiered on ABC TV on July 3, 2022. It stars Mark Coles Smith, Tuuli Narkle, Daniel Henshall and Toby Leonard Moore.
Jay Swan, a young officer, takes up his first posting in an outback mining town. A tragic death, an epic love, and the brutal reality of life as a police officer straddling two worlds will change his life forever.
Premise
Jay Swan, a young officer, takes up his first posting in an outback mining town. A tragic death, an epic love, and the brutal reality of life as a police officer straddling two worlds will change his life forever.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mark Coles Smith as Jay Swan
- Tuuli Narkle as Mary
- Daniel Henshall as Patrick
- Toby Leonard Moore as Abe
- Steve Bisley as Peter Lovric
- Salme Geransar as Anousha
- Clarence John Ryan as Sputty
Guest cast
- Kelton Pell as Jack Swan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 3, 2022 | August 7, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 6 | September 21, 2025 | September 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Young police constable Jay Swan starts a new job in an outback mining town, where he spent his youth. Whilst investigating a series of robberies and pursuing the truth behind a personal tragedy, he meets the love of his life. |
July 3, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After a bizarre robbery, Jay leads a visit to a local gang that quickly escalates. Anousha seeks clues about Josh Allen's death, and after the town's celebrations at the annual debutante ball Jay's night takes a tragic turn. |
July 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jay struggles with findings about Jack's death. He looks for clues pointing to foul play and he fights with Geraldine about how best to commemorate his father. Anousha searches for people involved with Josh's case. |
July 17, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A new posting to the town of Loch Iris, and Jay Swan's hopes of a new beginning with Mary are shattered when he's nearly sideswiped by a stolen car, the suspicious death of an elderly nun and a missing child. |
September 21, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jay is frustrated at Simmo's stance that Sister Kerry's death was an accident. Jay's brother Sputty is implicated in a murder. No closer to finding Scarlett, Jay has a suspect in his crosshairs. |
September 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jay and Mary's world is thrown into unimaginable horror when Anya goes missing. Jay goes rogue when he imprisons a suspect. |
September 21, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 3, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 21, 2025 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | continue |