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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.
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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.
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Aaron PedersenJay Swan
Tasia ZalarShevorne Shields
Jada AlbertsFran Davis
Judy DavisEmma James
Tasma WaltonMary Swan
Sofia HelinSandra Elmquist
Ursula YovichPansy
Madeleine MaddenCrystal Swan
ABC TVAustralia
Bunya ProductionsAustraliaWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
A decapitated body washes up in the mangroves, drawing Jay Swan to the furtive township of Gideon. It seems drug-related but is it also familiar? Partnered with local cop, Fran, Jay must unlock what the community knows.
Directed by Warwick ThorntonWritten by Steven McGregorGuest stars Phillip Sibosado, Eve Morey, Fletcher Humphrys, Simon Lyndon, Kirk Page, Blair McDonough, Srisacd Sacdpraseuth, Talei Howell-Price
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Episode 2
Jay and Fran have Dylan on the hook, until a local businessman steps in and bails him out. Jay takes matters into his own hands to rectify the situation. Fran's world comes crashing down as a long-held fear suddenly surfaces.
Guest stars Phillip Sibosado, Rhimi Johnson, Ava Farrer, Fletcher Humphrys, Simon Lyndon, Kirk Page, Blair McDonough, Brandon Walters
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Episode 3
Struggling with Mary's new relationship, Jay reluctantly uses Simon's help to narrow in on the drugs and murder investigation. With the discovery of the bones, Fran is determined to reopen Zoe's case on her own.
Guest stars Rhimi Johnson, Warwick Thornton, Erroll Shand, Simon Lyndon, Kirk Page, Blair McDonough, Brandon Walters, Keith Robinson
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Episode 4
With the case apparently solved Jay is being encouraged to leave town, but something isn't adding up. Jay begins to question the motives of all those around him. Fran is dealt another blow in the search for justice for Zoe.
Guest stars Rhimi Johnson, Ava Farrer, Kirk Page, Srisacd Sacdpraseuth, Keith Robinson, Leslie Rice, Stan Yarramunua, Joel Jackson
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Episode 5
Now in danger, Mary must lean into Jay for help. Jay struggles to keep Mary safe as the threat closes in on both of them. Fran feels betrayed as she digs deeper into Zoe's disappearance.
Directed by Warwick ThorntonWritten by Danielle MacLeanGuest stars Rhimi Johnson, Richard Sutherland, Ava Farrer, Srisacd Sacdpraseuth, Keith Robinson, Leslie Rice, Stan Yarramunua, Joel Jackson
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Episode 6
Jay is lured into a trap to rescue Mary and an epic gun battle erupts. Will Jay be able to survive this and serve justice? Fran finally gets answers about Zoe and some closure, but it won't be in the form she expects.
Directed by Warwick ThorntonGuest stars Rhimi Johnson, Richard Sutherland, Eve Morey, Kirk Page, Srisacd Sacdpraseuth, Keith Robinson, Leslie Rice, Stan Yarramunua
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