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The Brokenwood Mysteries

2014 – nowShow12 seasons60 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–88%

A wholesome, intriguing mystery series about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

12 seasons · 60 episodes · best: S7E3 "Dog Day Morning" 8.3

Episodes

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Story

"Do you like country music?"

In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.

Feels like

  • Cozy Crime Mystery
  • New Zealand Setting
  • Witty Detective Banter
  • Procedural Drama
  • Charming Eccentrics
  • Light-hearted Suspense
  • Character-driven Narrative
  • Small-town Secrets

Cast

24 of 267 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mike Smith, Aidee Walker, Joshua Frizzell
Written by
Timothy Balme, Nic Sampson, Roy Ward
Produced by
Chris Bailey, Timothy Balme
Music by
Joel Haines

Everyone

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Facts

September 28, 2014 · May 11, 2026 · Still running

First aired
September 28, 2014
Latest episode
May 11, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
12 seasons · 60 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand, United States
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Caught Up in a Robbery, Fright Deathtrap, Hunting "Accident" +9

  • Caught Up in a Robbery
  • Fright Deathtrap
  • Hunting "Accident"
  • Psycho Lesbian
  • Never Suicide
  • We Do Not Know Each Other
  • Asshole Victim
  • Eat the Evidence
  • Tontine
  • Secretly Dying
  • Stupid Crooks
  • City with No Name

12 of 78 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Brokenwood Mysteries?"

Questions about The Brokenwood Mysteries

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Brokenwood Mysteries?

HooplaYouTube TVAcorn TVAcornTVSpectrum On DemandKQEDThirteenWETA+

In the United States, The Brokenwood Mysteries streams on YouTube TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV, Spectrum On Demand, and Thirteen, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and KQED. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Brokenwood Mysteries worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Brokenwood Mysteries okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Brokenwood Mysteries?

90 h

About 90 hours: 60 episodes in 12 seasons of about 90 minutes each since 2014, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch The Brokenwood Mysteries?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Brokenwood Mysteries use?

Caught Up in a RobberyFright DeathtrapHunting "Accident"Psycho LesbianNever SuicideWe Do Not Know Each OtherAsshole VictimEat the EvidenceTontineSecretly DyingStupid CrooksCity with No Nameand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including Caught Up in a Robbery, Fright Deathtrap, and Hunting "Accident".