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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
Mike and his team are taken into a world of Victorian dress-up and escapism when they investigate a murder at the Brokenwood Steampunk event.
Directed by Oliver DriverGuest stars Beth Alexander, Karl Willetts
Episode 2
World-renowned crime-writing author Jack Rudd visits Brokenwood to give a reading at the local book club from his latest novel - but never leaves, falling victim to a method of murder portrayed in his own book.
Directed by Aidee WalkerWritten by Fiona SamuelGuest stars Toni Potter
Episode 3
When an animal activist is killed on the first day of duck hunting season, Mike and the team must determine whether it was an accidental shooting, or something more sinister
Guest stars Wesley Dowdell, Brett O’Gorman, Jason Hoyte, Karl Willetts
Episode 4
Some familiar faces return when the team investigates a suspicious suicide at the Brokenwood Women’s Prison.
Guest stars Romy Hooper, Tomai Ihaia, Tameka Sowman Vahatau, Helen Steemson, Jason Hoyte
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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