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Mystery Road

2018 – 2020Show2 seasons12 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%76%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%76%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Mystery Road episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Gone, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Blood Ties, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Chasing Ghosts, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Silence, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 The Waterhole, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 The Truth, 7.9
  1. S2 E1 The Road, 7.4
  2. S2 E2 The Flare, 7.2
  3. S2 E3 Artefacts, 7.4
  4. S2 E4 Broken, 7.3
  5. S2 E5 To Live with the Living, 7.5
  6. S2 E6 What You Do Now, 7.4

Cast

24 of 50 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rachel Perkins, Warwick Thornton
Written by
Steven McGregor, Kodie Bedford, Timothy Lee
Produced by
Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey
Music by
Matteo Zingales, Antony Partos

Everyone

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Facts

June 3, 2018 · May 24, 2020 · Ended

First aired
June 3, 2018
Last aired
May 24, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

False Rape Accusation, Just Got Out of Jail, Gangland Drive-By +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mystery Road?"

Questions about Mystery Road

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mystery Road?

PhiloAMC+HooplaAcorn TVAcornTVKQEDThirteenWETA+

In the United States, Mystery Road streams on Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, AcornTV, and Thirteen, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Mystery Road worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Mystery Road okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Mystery Road?

10 h

About 10 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching Mystery Road?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Mystery Road use?

False Rape AccusationJust Got Out of JailGangland Drive-ByDysfunctional FamilyJust Keep DrivingIconic Attribute Adoption MomentDirty CopDefective DetectiveDoomed by CanonQueer Establishing MomentThe Missus and the ExReckless Gun Usageand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including False Rape Accusation, Just Got Out of Jail, and Gangland Drive-By.