Critically acclaimed australian tv drama based on the 2013 film, starring aaron pederson as rebellious aboriginal detective jay swan. With judy davis. Series 1 detective jay is called to a remote cattle town in the australian outback to assist with the investigation into the disappearance of two young men. However, jay's forthright manner and unorthodox methods cause upset within the local community and local officer emma james finds herself often playing the role of a mediator. Meanwhile, events in jay's personal life threaten to impact his efficiency of successfully solving the case.   series 2 jay is brought to another remote town where a decapitated body has been found. He partners with local officer fran and their leads bring them to an archaeological dig and the possibility of a wide reaching drug trafficking operation.