
The Brokenwood Mysteries
The Brokenwood Mysteries comprises 30 two-hour murder mystery stories set in a seemingly quiet country town where the town’s newest resident, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea), finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location. Each telefeature in the series is a standalone story which sees the show’s team of police officers trying to solve a murder case.
- 2014-2026
- 12 seasons
- Acorn TV
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
The Brokenwood Mysteries comprises 30 two-hour murder mystery stories set in a seemingly quiet country town where the town’s newest resident, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea), finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location. Each telefeature in the series is a standalone story which sees the show’s team of police officers trying to solve a murder case.
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Cast & Crew
Season 12 Episode Guide
Episode 1
They're Out There Alright
Mon, Apr 6, 2026 89 mins
When a chef is found dead in a crop circle, alien abduction theories spark as a UFO convention arrives in Brokenwood; but after another death occurs, Mike and Kristin investigate whether the truth is extraterrestrial or all too human.

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Awards
- 2017 - Program Award - Best TV Movie - Nominated
- 2022 - Edgar - Best Episode in a TV Series - Nominated
- 2025 - New Zealand Screen Award - Best Costume Design - Series - Nominated
- 2025 - New Zealand Screen Award - Best Drama Series - Nominated
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