For critics such as myself, it is de rigueur – in fact downright obligatory – to grumble about the glut of sequels and spin-offs constantly clogging up our screens. But I’ll always have time for new adventures featuring Akubra-wearing outback sleuth Jay Swan.
The protagonist of the Mystery Road franchise was first played by Aaron Pedersen and now, in the “Origin” prequel iterations, is played by Mark Coles Smith, filling some very big cowboy boots but feeling totally embodied in the role. It’s as though he has always been Jay Swan – the highest of compliments, given that Pedersen’s performances once felt inimitable.
