Mystery Road Origin: episode guide


Episode 1.01

Sun, July 03, 2022 (ABC)
Written by Blake Ayshford
Directed by Dylan River

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.

Starring: Mark Coles Smith as Jay Swan, Tuuli Narkle as Mary Allen, Daniel Henshall as Patrick, Toby Leonard Moore as Abe, Steve Bisley as Peter Lovric, Salme Geransar as Anousha, Clarence Ryan as Sputty, Hayley McElhinney as Max Armine, Kelton Pell as Jack Swan, Lisa Flanagan as Catherine, Caroline Brazier as Geraldine

With: Ling Cooper Tang as Poppy, Grace Chow as Cindy, Serene Yunupingu as Lartesha, Jayden Popik as Xavier, Leonie Whyman as Sissy, Shardae & Sue Pitt as Anya, Daniel Williamson as Chris Miller, Blake Richardson as Lucas Miller, Geoff Kelso as Magistrate Banks, Geoffrey Stokes as Country, Ruby Cooper as Woman at Saltbush Camp, Mary-Agnes O'Loughlin as Grace, Murray Savage as Murray, Clare Fleming as Woman In Pub, "Western" the Dog as Buddy

Episode 1.02

Sun, July 10, 2022 (ABC)
Written by Steven McGregor
Directed by Dylan River

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.

With: Lisa Flanagan as Catherine, Grace Chow as Cindy, Serene Yunupingu as Lartesha, Jayden Popik as Xavier, Leonie Whyman as Sissy, George Shevtsov as Rex, Blake Richardson as Lucas, Tristan Gorey as Texas, Shardae & Sue Pitt as Anya, Peter Boucher as Benno, Liam Kennedy as Lachie, Danen Alex as Cattle Truck Driver, Jayquin Glynn-Schooner as Josh, Liam Glynn as Young Josh's Friend, Michael Schreuder as Large Man, Grace Nelson as Jess, Esther Kok as Bar Woman, Jono Watts as Teacher, "Western" the Dog as Buddy; Debutante Ball Band: Aquila Music, Rachael Aquilina, Teresa Vinci, Alix Hamilton, Anna Sarcich, Benjamin Vanderwal

Episode 1.03

Sun, July 17, 2022 (ABC)
Written by Timothy Lee, Dylan River
Directed by Dylan River

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.

With: Kelton Pell as Jack, Grace Chow as Cindy, Serene Yunupingu as Lartesha, Jayden Popik as Xavier, Leonie Whyman as Sissy, Megan Wilding as Ziggy, Nina Young as Fiona, George Shevtsov as Rex, Gary Cooper as Ray, Dan Paris as Psychologist, Igor Sas as Tony Maniaty, Geoffrey Stokes as Country, Mary-Agnes O'Loughlin as Grace, Dylan River as Slide Guitarist, Rex Weldon as Des Raymond, Dean Andrews as Laurie Nicholls

Episode 1.04

Sun, July 24, 2022 (ABC)
Written by Kodie Bedford, Steven McGregor
Directed by Dylan River

Jay discovers Jack was deeply in debt and when Sputty also seems to be involved he becomes suspicious. Jay and Mary grow closer, Anousha acts for Ziggy and the Kelly Gang unexpectedly strikes again.

With: Grace Chow as Cindy, Serene Yunupingu as Lartesha, Jayden Popik as Xavier, Leonie Whyman as Sissy, Megan Wilding as Ziggy, George Shevtsov as Rex, Nina Young as Fiona, Gary Cooper as Ray, Dan Paris as Psychologist, Geoffrey Stokes as Country, Mary-Agnes O'Louchlin as Grace, Blake Richardson as Lucas Miller, Geoff Kelso as Magistrate Banks, Richard Mellick as Sam Miller, Norma Latchford as Madam Ally, Shardae & Sue Pitt as Anya, Paul Mckay as Police Guard, Brett Dowson as Trivia Announcer, Donna-Marie Johnston as Trivia Woman, Tristan Gorey as Texas, Malakai Champion as Hooded Teen 1, Shakira Stokes as Hooded Teen 2, Kyzaya Thomas as Hooded Teen 3, "Western" the Dog as "Buddy"

Episode 1.05

Sun, July 31, 2022 (ABC)
Written by Blake Ayshford, Dylan River
Directed by Dylan River

After another heist by the Kelly Gang, Jay pieces together their identities and uncovers their hideout. Anousha finds an unexpected detail of the police investigation into Josh's death and suddenly finds herself in danger.

With: Grace Chow as Cindy, Serene Yunupingu as Lartesha, Jayden Popik as Xavier, Leonie Whyman as Sissy, Tristan Gorey as Texas, Geoffrey Stokes as Country, Shardae & Sue Pitt as Anya, Mary-Agnes O'Loughlin as Grace, George Shevtsov as Rex, Jayquin Glynn-Schooner as Josh, Dwayne Graham and Daniel Sinclair as Song Men, Craig Fong as Investor, Yaohai Zhang as Interpreter, Albert O'Loughlin as Newspaper Intern

Episode 1.06

Sun, August 07, 2022 (ABC)
Written by Blake Ayshford, Dylan River
Directed by Dylan River

The Kelly Gang's plans violently come to a head in a shootout at the Roadhouse. Mary gets too close to Josh's killers and Jay finds out who was really behind his father's death.

With: Serene Yunupingu as Lartesha, Jayden Popik as Xavier, Grace Chow as Cindy, George Shevtsov as Rex, Tristan Gorey as Texas, Ling Cooper Tang as Poppy, Lynette Narkle as Phoenix Lovell, Mary-Agnes O'Loughlin as Grace, Kerry O'Brien as Himself, Megan Wilding as Ziggy, Nina Young as Fiona, Gary Cooper as Ray, Craig Fong as Investor, Matt James as Road Train Driver, Shardae & Sue Pitt as Anya, Murray Savage as Murray, "Western" the Dog as "Buddy"

Music: "Traveller's Prayer" performed by Slim Dusty, "Light It To The Wind" performed by Andy Golledge