Ep 1. Episode 1

The long-awaited third season of Mystery Road is finally here, kicking off with a gripping first episode that picks up where the last season left off. The episode opens with our protagonist, Detective Jay Swan (played by Aaron Pedersen), still reeling from the death of his daughter and struggling with his addiction to prescription medication. Despite his personal demons, Jay is called back to the small outback town of Patterson to investigate a grisly triple homicide that has rocked the community.

As Jay begins his investigation, he is confronted with a number of familiar faces from his past, including his former colleague Fran (played by Jada Alberts). Fran has been assigned to assist Jay with the case, but it quickly becomes clear that she is harboring secrets of her own. Meanwhile, the town's wealthy elite, including the mayor and a local developer, appear to be doing everything in their power to keep the investigation from uncovering the truth of what happened on the night of the murder.

As the plot thickens and the suspects pile up, Jay is forced to rely on all of his skills and instincts to untangle the web of secrets and lies that surrounds the case. Along the way, he is forced to confront his own past and the demons that have been haunting him for so long, all while trying to bring some measure of justice to the victims and their families.

The first episode of Mystery Road season 3 is a tense and atmospheric crime drama that grips the viewer from the first frame and doesn't let go. With its stunning cinematography, excellent performances, and tightly-woven plot, it is a worthy addition to the acclaimed Mystery Road franchise and an excellent start to what promises to be an exciting and unpredictable season. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a newcomer to the world of outback crime, this episode is not to be missed.