Show Guide: 'Mystery Road: Origin'

Synopsis: Mark Cole Smith (Beast of War) returns as a young Detective Jay Swan, who is still reeling from the events of last season and hoping for a fresh start. He and his wife Mary (Tuuli Narkle, Territory) relocate to the remote town of Loch Iris, believing it will give them a chance to rebuild. Instead, the move quickly takes a darker turn when Jay becomes drawn into a decades-old mystery involving secrets, murders, and unexplained disappearances. As his investigation deepens, long-buried truths begin to surface and threaten the present and the future he and Mary are trying to protect. (Courtesy Acorn TV, 2026)

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Season One Episode Guide (Acorn TV)

Season Two Episode Guide (Acorn TV)
2-01 Episode 1--03/23/2026
With a new posting in the town of Loch Iris, Jay's hopes of a new beginning with Mary are shattered when he's nearly sideswiped by a stolen car. After a young foster child goes missing, Jay trawls the streets of Loch Iris looking for answers.

2-02 Episode 2--03/30/2026
Doubting that a recent victim's death was an accident, Jay searches for evidence of foul play. As Mary uncovers buried hospital secrets, racial tensions ignite. Jay's brother Sputty finds himself in grave danger.