The Brokenwood Mysteries 2014
What is The Brokenwood Mysteries?
The Brokenwood Mysteries is a New Zealand detective comedy-drama television series that premiered in 2014. The show is set in the seemingly peaceful rural town of Brokenwood, where Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd arrives on assignment.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 60
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 2014
- Last aired
- May 11, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- NZ
- Networks
- TVNZ 1, Prime, Acorn TV
- Genres
- Mystery, Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
The Brokenwood Mysteries is a New Zealand detective comedy-drama television series that premiered in 2014. The show is set in the seemingly peaceful rural town of Brokenwood, where Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd arrives on assignment. Shepherd, who has an unconventional approach to police work, investigates murders in the quiet town with the assistance of local Detective Kristin Sims. The series initially aired on Prime, now known as Sky Open. Each of the first six seasons consists of four episodes, while later seasons expanded to six episodes each. As of recent counts, the show has reached twelve seasons. The program features a mix of mystery and light humor as Shepherd navigates both the crimes and the close-knit community of Brokenwood. Throughout the series, Shepherd and his team encounter long-held secrets and unresolved tensions that surface in the course of their investigations. The show stars Neill Rea as Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd and Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims.
Should you watch it?
“A detective uncovers dark secrets hidden within the quiet facade of a small country town.”
- engaging mystery plots
- scenic New Zealand locations
- features dark themes
- some viewers may find the pace slow
Watch it if you enjoy traditional detective stories set in picturesque small towns.
The series contains murder-themed storylines typical of the crime drama genre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Blood and Water Sep 28, 2014
- E2 Sour Grapes Oct 5, 2014
- E3 Playing the Lie Oct 12, 2014
- E4 Hunting the Stag Oct 19, 2014
Season 2 · 4 episodes
- E1 Leather & Lace Sep 27, 2015
- E2 Case Six: To Die or Not To Die Oct 4, 2015
- E3 Catch of the Day Oct 11, 2015
- E4 Blood Pink Oct 18, 2015
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Black Widower Oct 30, 2016
- E2 Over Her Dead Body Nov 6, 2016
- E3 The Killing Machine Nov 13, 2016
- E4 A Merry Bloody Christmas Nov 20, 2016
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 Fall From Grace Oct 29, 2017
- E2 Stone Cold Dead Nov 5, 2017
- E3 The Scarecrow Nov 12, 2017
- E4 As If Nothing Had Happened Nov 19, 2017
Season 5 · 4 episodes
- E1 Scared To Death Oct 28, 2018
- E2 Bride Not To Be Nov 4, 2018
- E3 Tontine Nov 11, 2018
- E4 The Dark Angel Nov 18, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is the genre of the show?
The Brokenwood Mysteries is a New Zealand detective whodunnit comedy-drama.
Who is the lead detective?
The series follows Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd.
How many episodes are there?
There have been 60 episodes released across 12 seasons.
Where is the series filmed?
The show is filmed in various real towns and locations across New Zealand to create the fictional Brokenwood.
When did the series premiere?
The show premiered in 2014.