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.
Season 10 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Brokenwood-o-saurus
Mon, Apr 29, 2024 93 mins
The people of Brokenwood are excited as a dinosaur fossil has been found nearby, possibly spelling a tourism boom for the town. Then a visiting paleontologist is found murdered and the fossil disappears. The two events could be linked. Mike Shepherd and his team investigate.
Episode 2
Day of the Dead
Mon, May 6, 2024 93 mins
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.
Episode 3
Publish or Be Damned
Mon, May 13, 2024
A writers retreat on a picturesque estate generates ample inspiration when the mentor, Dame Audrey McKinnon, is found deceased, floating under a nearby waterfall.
Episode 4
Love You to Death
Mon, May 20, 2024
Brokenwood's favorite dentist, Sonny Lyman, is the subject of Jools Fahey's amorous attentions. When Sonny's wife is found gassed in an oven, Jools becomes the prime suspect.
Episode 5
House of Screams
Mon, May 27, 2024
"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.
Episode 6
Three Gold Leaves of Jesus
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 92 mins
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.
