Dear Murderer
An intimate and personal story of one of New Zealand's most enduring characters in the law profession, Mike Bungay QC.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Drama
An intimate and personal story of one of New Zealand's most enduring characters in the law profession, Mike Bungay QC.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
A Good Toss to Lose
43 mins
We are introduced to Mike Bungay QC. A walking disaster to many and a genius to others, he would become one of the most flamboyant and outrageous characters of New Zealand legal history.
Episode 2
I Spy
45 mins
Mike finds himself with the case of a lifetime in having to defend Bill Sutch for spying, a case that will propel him to even greater fame as his drinking and personal life begin to take their toll.
Episode 3
Dog Days
Mike's fame grows with a book about to be published and further high profile cases garnering even more attention, only to be checked by a heart attack that exposes his ongoing messy personal life.
Episode 4
Family Matters
The cases continue to stoke Bungay's notoriety, working against the gangs, irreverently standing for parliament and meeting the girl of his dreams.
Episode 5
Three's a Crowd
45 mins
During the progress of another unexpected murder trial, Mike goes all out to win Ronda over only to discover that his flaws won't vanish because he's found love.