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The Best Episodes of Mystery Road: Origin Season 1

Every episode of Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mystery Road: Origin Season 1!

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Jay Swan, a young officer, takes up his first posting in an outback mining town. A tragic death, an epic love, and the brutal reality of life as a police officer straddling two worlds will

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(168 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Young police constable Jay Swan starts a new job in an outback mining town, where he spent his youth. Whilst investigating a series of robberies and pursuing the truth behind a personal tragedy, he meets the love of his life.

    Director:Dylan River
    Writer:Blake Ayshford

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  2. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(147 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    After a bizarre robbery, Jay leads a visit to a local gang that quickly escalates. Anousha seeks clues about Josh Allen's death, and after the town's celebrations at the annual debutante ball Jay's night takes a tragic turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(139 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Jay struggles with findings about Jack's death. He looks for clues pointing to foul play and he fights with Geraldine about how best to commemorate his father. Anousha searches for people involved with Josh's case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(127 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Jay discovers Jack was deeply in debt and when Sputty also seems to be involved he becomes suspicious. Jay and Mary grow closer, Anousha acts for Ziggy and the Kelly Gang unexpectedly strikes again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    After another heist by the Kelly Gang, Jay pieces together their identities and uncovers their hideout. Anousha finds an unexpected detail of the police investigation into Josh's death and suddenly finds herself in danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(127 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The Kelly Gang's plans violently come to a head in a shootout at the Roadhouse. Mary gets too close to Josh's killers and Jay finds out who was really behind his father's death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Mystery Road: Origin" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 168 votes. Directed by Dylan River and written by Blake Ayshford, it aired on 7/3/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".