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 11 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
The Ghost in You
Mon, Apr 21, 2025 93 mins
A detective probes the death of a Stolen Arrow superfan who fell from a bell tower, forcing him to uncover the band's hidden past to determine what really happened.
Episode 2
Sudden Death Round
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
When popular radio host Ryan Osbourne is killed in an explosion at his old high school, the shockwaves rattle the community. The hidden rivalries and secrets that emerge create a long list of suspects for Shepherd.
Episode 3
All Hallows Eve
Mon, May 5, 2025 90 mins
After a man is fatally stabbed during a seance, and no weapon is found, Shepherd digs into the eerie incident to catch the murderer. Questioning if supernatural forces were involved, the team must separate superstition from reality.
Episode 4
How the Other Half Dies
Mon, May 12, 2025 91 mins
When Brokenwood's elite begin to act strangely, the unusual occurrences come to a head after a wealthy man is crushed by a chandelier in his home. As Detective Shepherd investigates, he uncovers a tangled mystery filled with greed and revenge.
Episode 5
The End of the Line
Mon, May 19, 2025
A science teacher mysteriously dies zip-lining while staffing a leadership camp for teens. But after the victim's past reveals a web of uneasy alliances and rivalries, Detective Shepherd must cipher through a long list of suspects.
Episode 6
An Oades to Christmas
Mon, May 26, 2025 94 mins
When a man dressed as Santa is found dead on the side of the road, the team investigates. When Gina examines the body and concludes the cause of death was a heart attack, possibly triggered by scrotal electrocution, foul play is suspected.
