--- product_id: 103003971 title: "MYSTERY ROAD: SERIES 1" price: "฿2173" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/103003971-mystery-road-series-1 store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # MYSTERY ROAD: SERIES 1 **Price:** ฿2173 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MYSTERY ROAD: SERIES 1 - **How much does it cost?** ฿2173 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/103003971-mystery-road-series-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Emmy and Golden Globe winner Judy Davis (Feud: Bette and Joan) and award-winning actor Aaron Pedersen (Jack Irish) star in this “exquisitely cinematic” (Daily Review, Australia) mystery series set in the Australian outback. When two boys disappear from a remote cattle station, local police sergeant Emma James (Davis) calls in Indigenous detective Jay Swan (Pedersen) to help find out what happened. As Emma and Jay butt heads over their conflicting methods, the unexpected arrival of Jay’s troubled daughter (Madeleine Madden, Picnic at Hanging Rock) only inflames the tension. But when their investigation uncovers other crimes haunting the backwater town, the detectives must look to the past to get justice in the present. Set amid stunning desert scenery of big skies and barren landscapes, this noir crime thriller also stars Deborah Mailman (Jack Irish), Tasia Zalar (Wentworth), John Waters (Rake), and Aaron McGrath (Glitch, The Code). Review: Well-told story, interesting characters - I've been a fan of Australian Outback mystery stories since I read my first Arthur Upfield novel about the half-Aborigine, half-White detective Napoleon Bonaparte more than 40 years ago. Upfield had a knack for describing the people and places of the Outback in such a way that you, as a reader, felt you were walking side-by-side with "Boney" as he solved the crime. In many ways, "Mystery Road" put me in mind of those Upfield novels: One of the detectives, for example, is half-Aborigine and half-Whte and - like Boney - he gets called in because the crime is complicated and requires his unique skills to solve it. Another example: The on-site investigator is an Outback veteran who, although stumped by this crime, has a lot of local knowledge and has been around long enough to know when she (in this case) needs help and is unafraid to ask for it. Another similarity: The on-site cop - a Senior Sergeant portrayed by Judy Davis - follows rules and regulations whereas the investigator she calls in - portrayed by Aaron Pedersen - doesn't always. That results in the inevitable clash, which lasts the entire series although it never quite boils over. One last similarity: In Upfield's novels Boney is a man caught between two worlds - Aborigine and White. In "Mystery Road" detective Jay Swan is in a similar situation. The plot of this series seems straightforward at first: Two local boys have gone missing while they were checking watering stations on one of the Outback's gigantic stations (what the Australians call ranches.) When Swan arrives, however, he begins to see that there is a much larger case to investigate. This larger case involves murder, blackmail, drug smuggling, and a wrongfully accused former Aborigine community leader. Davis does, I think, a remarkable job of portraying Senior Sergeant Emma James. She is old enough to have risen to that rank and tough though compassionate. Pedersen, who played the same role in an earlier movie, is sometimes a little too intense but manages, I think, to play the role of the outside investigator convincingly. The supporting cast does a professional job and the cinematography gives viewers a real sense of the Outback and its unique challenges. All in all, a very good series worth 5 stars. Review: Great series - I had not always been a fan of Australian movies or tv productions. Then, I found several rally good westerns made and produced in Australia began to change my mind. When I purchased and watched the Australian series Mystery Road, I found not only the acting and writing was good, but the production and direction was excellent (this was for the Mystery Road series, Season 1 and 2, NOT the Mystery Road movie, which was god awful by comparison!). Season 1, was really good, and then, Season 2 was also really good, and, unlike most U.S. production companies that screw the audience and fans when they cancel a series, this short 2 season series actually had an ending, instead of some cliff-hanger at the end expecting to continue the story in the next season, only to have the series cancelled. I'm not sure why the series was cancelled, and why there was no season 3, but it might be that the main character was somehow not available, or would not continue to star in the production. My conclusion caused by the soon to be released Prequel to the Mystery Road series, "Mystery Road Origin", staring a much younger actor, playing a younger version of the same main character. If you want to watch a great TV series, watch the Mystery Road Season 1 & 2. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Colin Friels, Rachel Perkins | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 281 Reviews | | Format | NTSC, Widescreen | | Genre | Television, Television/Crime | | Number Of Discs | 2 | | Runtime | 5 hours and 18 minutes | ## Images ![MYSTERY ROAD: SERIES 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81G2sbJJCeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-told story, interesting characters *by M***N on April 15, 2019* I've been a fan of Australian Outback mystery stories since I read my first Arthur Upfield novel about the half-Aborigine, half-White detective Napoleon Bonaparte more than 40 years ago. Upfield had a knack for describing the people and places of the Outback in such a way that you, as a reader, felt you were walking side-by-side with "Boney" as he solved the crime. In many ways, "Mystery Road" put me in mind of those Upfield novels: One of the detectives, for example, is half-Aborigine and half-Whte and - like Boney - he gets called in because the crime is complicated and requires his unique skills to solve it. Another example: The on-site investigator is an Outback veteran who, although stumped by this crime, has a lot of local knowledge and has been around long enough to know when she (in this case) needs help and is unafraid to ask for it. Another similarity: The on-site cop - a Senior Sergeant portrayed by Judy Davis - follows rules and regulations whereas the investigator she calls in - portrayed by Aaron Pedersen - doesn't always. That results in the inevitable clash, which lasts the entire series although it never quite boils over. One last similarity: In Upfield's novels Boney is a man caught between two worlds - Aborigine and White. In "Mystery Road" detective Jay Swan is in a similar situation. The plot of this series seems straightforward at first: Two local boys have gone missing while they were checking watering stations on one of the Outback's gigantic stations (what the Australians call ranches.) When Swan arrives, however, he begins to see that there is a much larger case to investigate. This larger case involves murder, blackmail, drug smuggling, and a wrongfully accused former Aborigine community leader. Davis does, I think, a remarkable job of portraying Senior Sergeant Emma James. She is old enough to have risen to that rank and tough though compassionate. Pedersen, who played the same role in an earlier movie, is sometimes a little too intense but manages, I think, to play the role of the outside investigator convincingly. The supporting cast does a professional job and the cinematography gives viewers a real sense of the Outback and its unique challenges. All in all, a very good series worth 5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great series *by R***Y on December 3, 2022* I had not always been a fan of Australian movies or tv productions. Then, I found several rally good westerns made and produced in Australia began to change my mind. When I purchased and watched the Australian series Mystery Road, I found not only the acting and writing was good, but the production and direction was excellent (this was for the Mystery Road series, Season 1 and 2, NOT the Mystery Road movie, which was god awful by comparison!). Season 1, was really good, and then, Season 2 was also really good, and, unlike most U.S. production companies that screw the audience and fans when they cancel a series, this short 2 season series actually had an ending, instead of some cliff-hanger at the end expecting to continue the story in the next season, only to have the series cancelled. I'm not sure why the series was cancelled, and why there was no season 3, but it might be that the main character was somehow not available, or would not continue to star in the production. My conclusion caused by the soon to be released Prequel to the Mystery Road series, "Mystery Road Origin", staring a much younger actor, playing a younger version of the same main character. If you want to watch a great TV series, watch the Mystery Road Season 1 & 2. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ one of the best *by W***N on August 22, 2025* absolutely terrific. a must watch. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/103003971-mystery-road-series-1](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/103003971-mystery-road-series-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*