Series 1 big landscapes and stunning scenery, this is the australian outback, specifically the town of patterson. When two farmhands marley, a local indigenous boy and reese, a backpacker go missing from a cattle station, indigenous detective jay swan aaron pedersen is sent to this remote town to investigate. Loner jay must work with smart, tough local cop emma james judy davis. He also has to deal with the arrival of his daughter crystal, who's run away from her own trouble at home, and his ex wife mary who comes after her. As jay and emma investigate marley and reese's relationships and secrets they soon find themselves unpeeling the hidden layers of the town s dark history, becoming embroiled in a deep mystery that will send shockwaves through the community.series 2 aaron pedersen jack irish, a place to call home reprises his signature role as detective jay swan in this visually striking tv guide mystery set in the australian outback. When a decapitated body is found in the mangroves of a coastal town, jay teams up with local constable fran davis jada alberts, wentworth to investigate the crime. Soon a nearby archaeologist sofia helin, the bridge makes a find that could help with the case, but she conceals it for fear of shutting down her dig site. Facing obstruction at every turn and a rising body count, jay must expose the web of corruption plaguing the town. Winner of five aacta awards, including best television drama series, as well as awards from the australian directors guild and the australian writers guild, this acclaimed mystery series is australia s answer to true detective junkee.com.