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In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Brokenwood Mysteries is available to stream on Acorn TV, Acorn TV (Via Amazon Prime), DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Hoopla in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.
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Episode 1
After dinosaur fossils are discovered in the foothills of Brokenwood, the town buzzes about the potential boost for tourism; but when a paleontologist turns up dead, the future doesn't look so rosy.
Written by Mike Smith, Timothy BalmeGuest stars Phil Peleton, Jason Hoyte, Kauri Williams, Peter Tait, Tracy Lee Gray, Roy Ward, Cameron Rhodes, Karl Willetts
Episode 2
When the Brokenwood Small Business Association stage a Mexican "Day of the Dead" night market, they don't bargain on an actual dead body becoming part of the festivities.
Guest stars Phil Peleton, Laura Hill, Kauri Williams, Tracy Lee Gray, Karl Willetts, David de Lautour, Anna Jullienne, Roxie Mohebbi
Episode 3
A writers retreat on a picturesque estate generates ample inspiration when the mentor, Dame Audrey McKinnon, is found deceased, floating under a nearby waterfall.
Guest stars Laura Hill, Kauri Williams, Tracy Lee Gray, Karl Willetts, Ascia Maybury, Rima Te Wiata, Tim Gordon, Cathy Downes
Episode 4
Brokenwood's favorite dentist, Sonny Lyman, is the subject of Jools Fahey's amorous attentions; Jools becomes a prime suspect when Sonny's wife is found gassed in an oven.
Guest stars Shane Cortese, Kauri Williams, Tracy Lee Gray, Roy Ward, Cameron Rhodes, Karl Willetts, Sam Bunkall, Gareth Reeves
Episode 5
The House of Screams, a local scare attraction, becomes the venue for an actual murder when a teenager is found with a sickle through his neck.
Guest stars Tracy Lee Gray, Karl Willetts, Ascia Maybury, Ross Brannigan, Mirabai Pease, Ben Porter, Matthew Chamberlain, Cameron Carter-Chan
Episode 6
While a visiting theatrical troupe puts on a nativity play at St. Judas, a precious holy relic goes missing, and the actor playing Jesus is killed.
Guest stars Jamie Irvine, Kauri Williams, Tracy Lee Gray, Roy Ward, Cameron Rhodes, Colin Moy, Karl Willetts, Bronwyn Bradley
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Neill ReaDI Mike Shepherd
Fern SutherlandDC Kristin Sims
Nic SampsonConstable Sam Breen
Cristina Șerban-IondaDr. Gina Kadinsky
Pana Hema-TaylorJared Morehu
Jarod RawiriDC Daniel Chalmers
Brett O’GormanTony Canetti
Rawiri JobeKahu Taylor
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