THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, SERIES 7

 THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, SERIES 7 (DVD/BR) (Acorn TV)

Murder and mayhem abound in Brokenwood, a charming New Zealand town with criminally inclined residents. Detective Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea) and his partner, Detective Kristin Sims (Fern Sutherland), investigate a killer haunted-house rise, a bachelorette party gone wrong, the systematic targeting of a will’s beneficiaries, and a gruesome death in an abandoned asylum. Premiered on Acorn TV (DVD/BR, 3-Disc, $59.99/$59.99). (Limited DVDs and Online Screeners Available).

My Thoughts

The Brokenwood Mysteries is a fast-paced series set in New Zealand. It revolves around Mike Shepard, a homicide detective. He sets out to solve some grisly murders along with his partner Kriston Sims. This season includes six episodes including:

1- While hunting for antiques, the host a an antique realter show is killed.

2- A guest is killed at a health resort

3- Four thugs rob a bank, but only one of them is guilty of murder.

4 - A local farmer is filled with a garden implement at the farmers market.

5 - After a fire breaks out at the cinema, a businessman is found strangled.

6 - Several people wind up dead at a 70s themed party.

I really enjoyed this season, just as much as the first one. The stories were all exciting, though definitely gruesome at times. The New Zealand scenery was lovely and all the actors did a great job. Each show has a little backstory, but can still be watched stand-alone.  If you'd like to grab this awesome box set for yourself, you can find it online at Acorn Media or on Amazon.