The Brokenwood Mysteries

Name: The Brokenwood Mysteries
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Released: 2014-09-28
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Cristina Șerban-Ionda, Jarod Rawiri

RETURNING12 Seasons60 Episodes★ 7.6

The Brokenwood Mysteries is a mystery and drama series on TVNZ 1 that premiered in 2014, with 12 seasons and 60 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 13, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkTVNZ 1

First AiredSep 28, 2014

Last AiredMay 11, 2026

GenreMystery, Drama, Crime

Runtime90 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryNew Zealand

ProductionSouth Pacific Pictures

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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Cast

Neill Rea

DI Mike Shepherd

Fern Sutherland

DC Kristin Sims

Cristina Șerban-Ionda

Dr. Gina Kadinsky

Jarod Rawiri

DC Daniel Chalmers

Seasons & Episodes12 seasons · 60 episodes

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E1They're Out There Alright

Apr 6, 2026

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.

E2Angels and Demons

Apr 13, 2026

Young and charismatic priest Canon Zach Mantell shakes up Brokenwood's parish with his unconventional style; but when his wife dies in the church cemetery, Mike and Kristin find clues that point to a murder.

E3Midnight in the Garden

Apr 20, 2026

A lavish New Year's Eve masquerade comes to a tragic end following the death of its mysterious host the following morning; as gripping secrets emerge, Mike and the team must unmask the killer among the party guests.

E4No Return Ticket

Apr 27, 2026

A celebratory vintage train ride ends in tragedy when a bride is murdered and thrown out beside the tracks; as Mike and his team investigate, they must dig through old rivalries and family tensions to find the killer hiding on the train.

E5Death Has Four Strings

May 4, 2026

Brokenwood's ukulele orchestra rehearsal hits a sour note after a property developer is killed with a snapped instrument; Mike and Kristin look into grudges within the band as the suspects multiply.

E6Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

May 11, 2026

When a woman is murdered in Ray's restaurant, Trudy is found at the scene covered in blood and becomes the prime suspect; as Mike and the team investigate, they uncover a web of lies, secrets, and a deadly scheme.

About The Brokenwood Mysteries

The Brokenwood Mysteries is a mystery, drama, crime series on TVNZ 1. The show first aired on Sep 28, 2014 and currently has 12 seasons and 60 episodes. The Brokenwood Mysteries has been renewed for Season 13, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 100 votes. The cast includes Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Cristina Șerban-Ionda, Jarod Rawiri.