MYSTERY ROAD: ORIGIN – SEASON TWO

Taking place six months after season one, Detective Jay Swan (Mark Coles Smith) and his pregnant partner Mary Allen (Tuuli Narkle) have recently arrived in Loch Iris, the town where Mary grew up. Their new life is disrupted when Jay investigates two missing children, a murder and the town’s dark connection to the stolen generation. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a legacy of racism, systemic violence, and ghosts from the past. Supported by a talented cast including Robyn Malcolm, Clarence Ryan and Rarriwuy Hicks, this prequel was written by an all-First Nations team and was filmed in picturesque Pemberton in Western Australia. It powerfully exposes part of Australia’s shameful history, but with multiple themes and storylines the plot becomes convoluted. The pacing is slow at times and viewers will need to stick it out to see the small rural town finally reveal its secrets.