The Brokenwood Mysteries

The Brokenwood Mysteries is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix and BINGE, and in the US on YouTube TV and Acorn TV, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. 12 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 90 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Neill Rea sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason The Brokenwood Mysteries keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting in The Brokenwood Mysteries is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. In a seemingly quiet country town the newest resident, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location. The writing gets a boost from Neill Rea and Fern Sutherland, who sell every scene they're in. 12 seasons (2014–2026) gave the story room most shows never get. What makes The Brokenwood Mysteries hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find The Brokenwood Mysteries proves them wrong. Viewers who responded to Mystery Road will find a lot to like here too. The 12-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Watch Neill Rea work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

The Brokenwood Mysteries is currently airing new episodes — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.