Mystery Road
On ABC TV
A dark, methodical outback noir that treats a missing child case as the thread unraveling systemic injustice and community complicity.
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.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamWETA+, Thirteen, Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV
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Questions people ask
Is Mystery Road sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Mystery Road scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Does Mystery Road leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Mystery Road easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Mystery Road violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Mystery Road
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mystery Road
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mystery Road, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mystery Road, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mystery Road, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
