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Quirky New Zealand-Based Murder Mystery BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES Returns to WPBS-TV

Season 3 Premieres Mondays at 10 pm, Starting February 10, 2025

WATERTOWN, NY (February 4, 2025) – Welcome back to the picturesque yet eerie village of Brokenwood, where mystery is never far behind. Brokenwood Mysteries returns for its highly anticipated third season on WPBS-TV, premiering Monday, February 10, 2025, at 10:00 PM.

Set in a serene New Zealand village, this gripping detective series sees detectives Mike Shepherd and Kristin Sims working to unravel chilling murder cases in every feature-length episode. While the crime may be dark, the series balances the suspense with a unique brand of laconic humor and insight into authentic Kiwi culture. The show continues to honor the classic murder-mystery genre but adds its own special twist—through grounded characters, sharp dialogue, and the unmistakable charm of New Zealand’s distinctive landscape and people.

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS

The Black Widower (February 10, 2025 at 10 pm) Ray has created ‘Lord of the Ringz Tours’ tailored for tourists.

Over Her Dead Body (February 17, 2025 at 10 pm) A body of a young woman is revealed. (1h 28m 45s)

The Killing Machine  (February 24, 2025 at 10 pm) A man is found dead next to his El Dorado. (1h 30m 29s)

A Very Bloody Christmas (March 10, 2025 at 10 pm) Mike and his team investigate the murder of a man dressed as Santa.

Episodes are also available to stream online at pbs.org and on the free PBS app with member benefit WPBS Passport. Available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.

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