Death in Paradise fans looking for their next detective series need look no further. New Zealand-set show, The Brokenwood Mysteries, has been likened to Midsomer Murders and is currently on UK screens as the crime drama's 12th season airs.
Viewers can catch up from series one on Channel 4 and U&DRAMA with new episodes airing on Mondays at 8pm on the latter channel. The show sees the 'seemingly quiet town of Brokenwood slowly being riddled with murders' and it is up to Detective Mike Shepherd, played by Neill Rea, to get to the bottom of the crimes.
Other characters include Detective Kristin Sims (Fern Sutherland), Detective Constable Sam Breen (Nic Sampson), Dr. Gina Kadinsky (Cristina Ionda), and Detective Constable Daniel Chalmers (Jarod Rawiri). The show was first released in 2014 and its currently airing its 12th season.
The detective series has received rave reviews and boasts an impressive 89% Rotten Tomatoes score with many viewers claiming it is 'better than Death in Paradise'. One person said: 'If you like a great mystery, well written with lots of twists and turns as well as colorful characters populating a simply stunning locale, I can confidently recommend you visit the quirky world of Brokenwood.'
Another fan commented: 'Outstanding Kiwi police series, reminiscent of some British country police dramas. The cast work well together and over the 11 seasons we see a development in the characters. If you like country music you'll love the soundtrack.'
The Brokenwood Mysteries series one to 11 are available to watch on Channel 4 and U&DRAMA now. Season 12 airs on Mondays at 8pm on U&DRAMA with episodes also available to watch on Channel 4.
