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TV series

The Brokenwood Mysteries

2014TV-1412 seasons7.6 / 10

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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Synopsis

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

Scared To Death

1h 32m8.0 / 10

It's the annual Brokenwood A&P show, time for that special kind of Kiwi carnival! Amidst the shearing displays, the ‘Calf Day' competition and wood chopping, is the usual assortment of fun rides and fairground attractions. The sun is shining on happy family entertainment and ever popular this year is the shonky old Ghost Train.

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Guest stars Olivia Tennet, Greg Johnson, Cian Elyse White, Rawiri Jobe, Jamie Irvine, Phil Peleton, Jason Hoyte, Karl Willetts

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Episode 2

Bride Not To Be

1h 32m8.0 / 10

The Cream Boat is a charming vessel that chugs its way up the scenic Brokenwood waterways. It carries sightseers and Christmas parties and often Hen Parties. Professional tennis player, Ophelia Marley, is one such lucky Hen. Her Bridesmaids have organised a big day migrating from the township via the Cream Boat to the Tidal View Lodge where they stay overnight.

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Guest stars Anna-Maree Thomas, Amanda Tito, Cian Elyse White, Rawiri Jobe, Karl Willetts, Colin Moy, Peter Feeney, Greta Gregory

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Episode 3

Tontine

1h 31m8.0 / 10

Cycling is very de rigour around the globe and no less in Brokenwood. When one such MAMIL, (Middle Aged Man In Lycra), Lester Nyman, reaches the top of a local mountain after a gruelling ride and suffers a massive coronary, it doesn't seem suspicious. But then Gina reveals his toxicology showed astronomical levels of caffeine in his system and Mike starts to look more closely.

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Guest stars Kieran Foster, Roy Ward, Ingrid Park, Elizabeth McRae, Kerynn Walsh, Will Hall, Paul Glover, Peter Miller

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Episode 4

The Dark Angel

1h 33m6.7 / 10finale

On the edge of Brokenwood sits an abandoned mental health facility, an asylum named Brokenwood Downes. Now derelict, the spooky buildings provide a great hideout for local teenagers.

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Guest stars Rawiri Jobe, Shane Cortese, Phil Peleton, Jason Hoyte, Karl Willetts, Roy Ward, Colin Moy, Elizabeth McRae

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about The Brokenwood Mysteries

Cast

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

Credits

Written by
Timothy Balme, James Griffin, Roy Ward, Fiona Samuel, Nic Sampson, Philip Dalkin, Sarah-Kate Lynch, Mike Smith, Greg McGee, Timothy Balme

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
60
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • TVNZ 1New Zealand
  • PrimeNew Zealand
  • Acorn TVUnited States
  • South Pacific PicturesNew Zealand

Themes

"country western" soundtracknew zealandwhodunit