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The Worst Episodes of Mystery Road: Origin

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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 Worst Episode
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    Mystery Road: Origin Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    A new posting to the town of Loch Iris, and Jay Swan's hopes of a new beginning with Mary are shattered when he's nearly sideswiped by a stolen car, the suspicious death of an elderly nun and a missing child.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mystery Road: Origin Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Jay is frustrated at Simmo's stance that Sister Kerry's death was an accident. Jay's brother Sputty is implicated in a murder. No closer to finding Scarlett, Jay has a suspect in his crosshairs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(149 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(128 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 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(170 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Mystery Road: Origin Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Jay and Mary's world is thrown into unimaginable horror when Anya goes missing. Jay goes rogue when he imprisons a suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(122 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(142 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Mystery Road: Origin Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Pushed to the edge, Jay interrogates his suspect. Sputty warns Jay to back off, he's gone too far. The discovery of who took Anya strains Jay and Mary's relationship to breaking point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mystery Road: Origin Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    The dark silent secrets of Loch Iris are slowly rising to the surface. Jay closes in on the suspects. Mary's world is torn apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mystery Road: Origin Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(128 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Mystery Road: Origin Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    The solving of a thirty-year mystery reveals the depths of trauma Loch Iris has been concealing for decades. The killers are exposed. Through this fog of tragic history Jay and Mary are brought closer together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Mystery Road: Origin". It scored 7.1/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/21/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".