The Doctor Blake Mysteries

In the Australian detective drama The Open Road, detectives Blake and Lawson are called to investigate the death of a mechanic discovered beneath a vehicle, as they unravel the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. The series stars Craig McLachlan in a leading role.

The Open Road is a television programme presented as an episode of an Australian detective drama. It is billed as a single‑episode story within the series, and the production features Craig McLachlan in a starring role. The central narrative follows detectives Blake and Lawson as they take on a case that begins with the grim discovery of a mechanic’s body lying beneath a vehicle. Their investigation drives the episode, with the two officers piecing together the circumstances that led to the fatal scene. Beyond the core mystery, the episode is framed as a typical entry in the genre, combining procedural elements with the atmospheric setting of an Australian backdrop. As a self‑contained story, it adheres to the conventions of a detective drama, focusing on the methodical work of the two investigators while maintaining the concise structure expected of a single episode. The programme’s format and casting choices position it squarely within the tradition of Australian crime television, delivering a straightforward, plot‑focused viewing experience.