The brokenwood mysteries. Series 6.
In the sleepy town of Brokenwood, New Zealand, the affable residents may seem harmless, but killers, blackmailers, and thieves lurk in every picturesque corner. To quell the community's alarming murder rate, Detective Mike Shepherd uses an unconventional style that contrasts with the methodical approach of his partner, Detective Kristin Sims, and the eager assistance of DC Sam Breen.
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Murder > Investigation > New Zealand > Drama. Police > New Zealand > Drama. |
- Physical Description 4 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : Acorn Media, [2020]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from web page. Originally broadcast on television as individual episodes in 2019. GMD: videodisc. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Murray Keane, television director. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Nick Sampson, Cristina Serban Ionda. |
Target Audience Note: | Rating: TV14. |
System Details Note: | DVD, wide screen. |
Language Note: | Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
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Library Journal Review
The Brokenwood Mysteries [TV Series]
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This whodunit series takes its title from a fictional provincial town on New Zealand's North Island, where the show is set. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea) is an unconventional policeman. He talks to murder victims, drives a beat-up car, listens to country music on cassette, and can't always remember how many ex-wives he has. Despite his humorous persona and somewhat rumpled appearance, Shepherd possesses an intuitive approach to investigation that relentlessly narrows down each list of suspects. He interacts with several associates including a young female detective (Fern Sutherland) who spars with him before they start to respect each other and a free-spirited Maori neighbor (Pana Hema Taylor). In these first four episodes, the murders revolve around winemaking, golf, hunting, and hit-and-run driving. Verdict The solid acting, quaint setting, and even tone between humor and homicide make this an exceedingly delightful addition to the stable of such imported series mysteries as Midsomer Murders and A Touch of Frost.--Lawrence Maxted, Gannon Univ. Lib., Erie, PA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.