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Bodies can be buried. Secrets cannot.
When an unidentified woman is found brutally murdered, Detective Molly McGee teams up with fellow cop, Alex O’Connell—with whom she shares a tragic past—to solve the crime.
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When an unidentified woman is found brutally murdered, Detective Molly McGee teams up with fellow cop, Alex O’Connell—with whom she shares a tragic past—to solve the crime.
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Episode 1
When a woman is found brutally murdered, evidence discovered at the scene links the murder to a 20-year-old unsolved crime. Detectives and old flames Molly McGee and Alex O’Connell are reunited after a long absence to solve the crime.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Victoria MaddenGuest stars Anette Van Moorsel, Finn Ireland, Ling Cooper Tang, Nathan Spencer, Dushan Philips, Virginie Laverdure, Kerri Gay, Lisa Gormley
Episode 2
Devastated by Daisy’s death, Molly discovers a mysterious symbol that ignites her desire to track down Freddie. Alex makes a traumatic visit to Jenny McGinty’s mother, Eileen.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Victoria MaddenGuest stars Jayson Morrison, Daniel Priest, Suzi Dougherty, Monroe Reimers, Aaliyah Walker, Katherine Pearson, Airlie Dodds, Anni Finsterer
Episode 3
Molly’s daughter Lily partakes in some risqué online activity, which Freddie manipulates in an act of revenge against Molly. Meanwhile, Molly’s suspicions about Freddie’s involvement in Dorothy Moxley’s murder deepen.
Directed by Greg McLeanWritten by Victoria MaddenGuest stars Harry Radbone, Milly Alcock
Episode 4
Freddie puts Lily’s life in peril and Molly must race to save her as Freddie unravels. Meanwhile, Constable Freya Harris has been working on a tip-off that Gareth and Councillor Jacinta Clunes may be involved in some dodgy dealings.
Directed by Greg McLeanWritten by Victoria MaddenGuest stars Les Chantery, Milly Alcock
Episode 5
Molly hears of Jacinta Clunes’s untimely death and is convinced Gareth is behind the accident. Alex’s interest in the convict bible he found at Dorothy Moxley’s house deepens.
Directed by Sian DaviesWritten by Victoria MaddenGuest stars Les Chantery
Episode 6
The investigation has a break-through when a woman called Marianne Gowdie is discovered to have the same blood disorder as Dorothy Moxley. A strange night with Gareth causes Alex to recall memories he’s suppressed for years.
Directed by Sian DaviesWritten by Peter McKenna, Victoria MaddenGuest stars Milly Alcock
Episode 7
Blood samples found on Councillor Jacinta Clunes’s car reveal a familial link to Dorothy Moxley. Alex brings Inspector Lewis to Grace’s house to show him the bones he discovered and learns that Lewis knows more than he’s letting on.
Directed by Greg McLeanWritten by Victoria MaddenGuest stars David Woods, Milly Alcock
Episode 8
The investigation comes to a head as Gareth takes Molly hostage at knifepoint and Alex is captured by William and the Crofters.
Directed by Greg McLeanWritten by Victoria MaddenGuest stars Brad Kannegiesser, Milly Alcock
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Emma BoothMolly McGee
Ewen LeslieAlex O'Connell
Aaron PedersenLewis Grimshaw
Rena OwenGrace Cochran
Anthony PhelanWilliam Fian
Nicole ChamounJacinta Clunes
Ditch DaveyToby Broomhall
Max BrownOscar Wolfe
StanAustralia
ABC Studios InternationalUnited Kingdom
