Bryan Brown and Greta Scacchi Team Up to Solve Mysteries in Australia in the New Acorn TV Series, 'Darby and Joan'
Mystery shows are always fun to watch as you try to piece together the clues and figure out whodunnit before the episode ends. It's even more fun when the "detectives" in the story are two people who would otherwise likely never come together if not for coincidence or an unforeseen situation.
In Acorn TV's newest series, Darby and Joan, a retired cop and a retired nurse literally collide in the Australian outback and eventually pair up to solve mysteries they stumble into as they look for life's answers.
Here's everything we know about Darby and Joan.
What is Darby and Joan about?
Retired cop Jack Darby (Bryan Brown) drives along in his battered Landcruiser, his dog his only company. From the opposite direction comes English nurse Joan (Greta Scacchi) in her shiny-new, behemoth motorhome. Joan is on a pilgrimage to find answers about her husband’s mysterious death, while Jack has taken to the open road to escape his past. But when they collide in the Australian outback, they become drawn into a series of unexpected mysteries as each looks for clues to solve their own personal quandaries. The unlikely pair soon realize the most intriguing puzzle they face is each other.
Who's in the Darby and Joan cast?
Greta Scacchi (Joan Kirkhope)
Born in Italy but raised primarily in England and Australia, Scacchi is fluent in English, French, Italian and German. She famously turned down the role of Catherine Trammell in Basic Instinct. Her daughter with actor Vincent D'Onofrio is actress Leila George.
Bryan Brown (Jack Darby)
Brown has over 80 television and film credits to his name including the film Breaker Morant and the TV mini-series, The Thornbirds where he met his wife, Rachel Ward. The two have three children and are grandparents to two grandchildren.
In the '80s and '90s, Brown starred in several hit films including Cocktail (opposite Tom Cruise), the Oscar-nominated Gorillas in the Mist (opposite Sigourney Weaver), and F/X.
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Where can I watch Darby and Joan?
Darby and Joan can be streamed on Acorn TV (acorn.tv).
When does Darby and Joan premiere?
The first two episodes of Darby and Joan dropped on Monday, August 8 on Acorn TV. Two episodes drop weekly on Mondays for four weeks.
Is there a trailer for Darby and Joan?
Yes! Check out the official trailer for Darby and Joan below.