Mystery Road

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TV tonight: the return of a beautiful hit Australian crime drama (The Guardian)

The prequel to the popular Mystery Road kicks off. Plus: a twisted and unmissable David Cronenberg film. Here's what to watch tonight.

David Cronenberg returns to the body horror that made his name, and it’s every bit as twisted as you’d hope. The chatshow is a crowded field – Bishop’s USP is his facility for comedy; the show often has a feel of the variety show about it but it’s good-natured, enjoyable stuff. This week, Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan complete the game they started on the Christmas Day celebrity special, with their winnings going to charity. The teams will try to beat each other in a series of wacky tasks that put their singing abilities and overall star quality to the test. The remaining six contestants still to take to the stage include Jacket Potato, Rubbish and Piece of Cake. The beautifully shot, slow-burning drama picks up with Jay returning to the small town he grew up in, where he attempts to build a relationship with his estranged father and meets the woman who will change his life forever.

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Where is Mystery Road: Origin filmed and is it a prequel to Mystery ... (goodtoknow)

The Australian crime drama follows a young police constable, Jay Swan, as he arrives at his new station in the remote town of Jardine in the Australian outback.

If that's not enough for you, you can also watch the two films that the series is based on, Mystery Road, and it's sequel Goldstone. Filming for Mystery Road: Origin took place in Western Australia, mainly in the town of Kalgoorlie, the suburbs of Boulder, and the ghost town of Coolgardie. The opening scene of Mystery Road: Origin was filmed on a salt lake called Lake Lefroy in Western Australia, about an hour out of Kalgoorlie. The TV series is set in-between the two films, with the Aboriginal Australian detective Jay Swan taking centre stage as the main character in both the films and in the first two series of the TV show. Mystery Road: Origin sees a young version of Mystery Road's leading man, Jay Swan, as he builds his life and career in Jardine. Mystery Road: Origin’s filming locations reflect the story's gritty plot lines while still managing to inspire awe and amazement.

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