If it weren’t for their accents, you might think Detectives Mike Shepherd and Kristin Sims investigate mysteries in Midsomer County, England, instead of in the quiet, picturesque, murder-ridden town of Brokenwood, New Zealand. Collect clues with the mis-matched but effective duo in six puzzling cases, from the grisly murder of a superstar TV host, and the steam-room death of a spa guest, to a bank robbery gone wrong, a pitchforked farmer, and a film to die for. Whatever you do, stay out of the hot tub. 6 feature-length episodes for mature viewers. 9 hours on 3 Discs SDH

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Episode 1: The Garotte and the VinklebraunWhen a TV crew from the hit series All Things Old and Beautiful arrives in town, the citizens of Brokenwood excitedly bring out their antiques to have them evaluated on camera. The next morning, the show’s superstar host ends up murdered by an item he purchased the day before.Episode 2: The Witches of BrokenwoodThe Brokenwood Health Retreat suffers a massive PR problem when a spa guest dies in the steam room. While investigating the tricky case, Mike and his team encounter family feuds, spiritual rituals, and a missing ring.Episode 3: Dog Day MorningWhen four masked men attempt to rob the Brokenwood Savings Bank, it’s up to Mike to determine which one of them pulled the trigger and killed the bank manager. With Breen gone, new guy DC Daniel Chalmers gets a crash course in the town’s idiosyncrasies.Episode 4: Something Nasty at the MarketKristin takes Mike to the local farmers market, but it becomes a crime scene when the owner staggers into the crowd with a pitchfork embedded in her back. The cause of death seems obvious—until Gina uncovers something shocking while performing the autopsy.Episode 5: Exposed to the LightA fundraising evening at the historic Brokenwood Empire Cinema turns deadly when a fire breaks out, and when the smoke clears, a local businessman is found strangled with film.Episode 6: Here’s to you, Mrs RobinsonThe morning after a 1970s-themed party, the host is found dead in the hot tub. When Mike mysteriously leaves Brokenwood without telling the team where he’s going, Kristin is left to lead the investigation.