My Life Is Murder: episode guide

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It Takes Two

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Episode 3.01 (21)
NZ: Mon, August 29, 2022 (TVNZ1, 8:30)
Acorn: Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Written by Malinna Liang
Directed by Michael Hurst

When Alexa investigates the death of a young teacher at a tango club, it's not clear who is leading whom in a dangerous dance to discover the truth...

Starring: Lucy Lawless as Alexa Crowe, Ebony Vagulans as Madison Feliciano, Rawiri Jobe as Harry Henare, Joe Naufahu as Reuben Wulf

With: Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Eva Borges, Adam-Jon Fiorentino as Cesar Borges, Kimberley Crossman as Hilary Morel, Mike Minogue as Reg, Dan Musgrove as Gavin Hartley, Mikaela Rüegg as Beatriz Delgado, Daniel Fernandez as Francisco Delgado

Nothing Concrete

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Episode 3.02 (22)
NZ: Mon, Sept 05, 2022
Acorn: Mon, Oct 10, 2022
W: Kathryn Burnett and Kate McDermott
D: Caroline Bell-Booth

Truth is stranger than fiction when a crime novelist is found dead, encased in a public sculpture, and Alexa uncovers a plot more deadly than any of the victim’s novels.

With: Tatum Warren-Ngata as Beth, Nisha Nadhan as Ngaire, Danny Mulheron as Sebastian, Anna Jullienne as Adele, Craig Hall as Jack Sallinger, Andrea Kelland as Housekeeper

Note: Tatum Warren-Ngata appeared in episode 2.05 in another role

Bloodlines

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Episode 3.03 (23)
NZ: Mon, Sept 12, 2022
Acorn: Mon, Oct 17, 2022
W: Stacy Gregg
D: Caroline Bell-Booth

Alexa is determined to prove the innocence of a champion thoroughbred blamed for the death of his handler at a successful horse breeding stud where secrets lurk and blood is thicker than water.

With: Martin Henderson as Will Crowe, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Beth, Steel Strang as Todd, Te Kohe Tuhaka as Kahu, Roy Billing as Murray, Jono Kenyon as Arlo, Jessica Grace Smith as Rebecca, Miriama McDowell as Mae, Suzanne Paul as Paloma

The Village

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Episode 3.04 (24)
NZ: Mon, Sept 26, 2022
Acorn: Mon, Oct 17, 2022
W: Shoshana McCallum and Kate McDermott
D: Michael Hurst

Alexa investigates a death at an upscale retirement village where a quiet life is the last thing the residents want, and where her brother's involvement with the victims feels too close to home.

With: Martin Henderson as Will Crowe, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Beth, Elizabeth Hawthorne as Marianna Smalls, Darien Takle as Jean Hartigan, Kelson Henderson as Kane Hartigan, Temuera Morrison as Frankie Jones, Blair Strang as Jeff Turner, Jessie Lawrence as Tabitha Forrester, Sienna Boyce as Jaime

Notes: this episode was preempted on the 19th due to covereage of the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II. Guest star Blair Strang is the father of Steel Strang who played last week's victim

Silent Lights

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Episode 3.05 (25)
NZ: Mon, Oct 03, 2022
Acorn: Mon, Oct 24, 2022
W: Kate McDermott
D: David de Lautour

When Christmas lights aficionado Paddy falls from his roof, Alexa finds herself unravelling a mystery as tangled as Paddy’s beloved lights.

With: Martin Henderson as Will Crowe, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Beth, Ginette McDonald as Josie, Robbie Magasiva as Hamish, Michelle Langstone as Heather, Ido Drent as Luke, Tai Berdinner-Blades as Monique, Anika Moa as Penny The Postie, Ralph Johnson as Paddy

Bride To Bee

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Episode 3.06 (26)
NZ: Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Acorn: Mon, Oct 24, 2022
W: Jodie Molloy and Paul Jenner
D: David De Lautour

When a bride dies from an allergic reaction to a bee sting on her wedding day, Alexa must discover whether this is just a tragic accident… or a case where revenge is as sweet as honey.

With: Tatum Warren-Ngata as Beth, Stephen Lovatt as Roland, Reef Ireland as Thom, Olivia Tennet as Cat, Shavaughn Ruakere as Nerida, Jaime McDermott as Talulah, Tahla Krösschell as Jada, Emma Purro as Leah, Mike Daley as Receptionist

Breaking Bread

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Episode 3.07 (27)
NZ: Mon, Oct 17, 2022
Acorn: Mon, Oct 31, 2022
W: Chris Hawkshaw
D: Kiel McNaughton

Feuding celebrity bakers put Alexa through her paces when a man is found drowned with a rare flour in his lungs.

With: Martin Henderson as Will Crowe, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Beth, Aidee Walker as Steph, Rick Donald as Zachary, Mirabai Pease as Briar Lee, Greg Johnson as Milo, Karlton Laing as Josh Boyer

Gaslight Sonata

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Episode 3.08 (28)
NZ: Mon, Oct 24, 2022
Acorn: Mon, Oct 31, 2022
W: Stephen Campbell and Chris Hawkshaw
D: Kiel McNaughton

Alexa and Madison's investigation into the death of a music producer is complicated by the arrival of a young girl arriving at Alexa's door with some very big news.

With: Martin Henderson as Will Crowe, Rima Te Wiata as Spencer, Jayden Daniels as Nate, Phoenix Cross as Ruby, Jason Gunn as Busker, Donald Ross as Sonny, Britt Scott Clark as Hannah, Jarred Blackiston as Adam, Nell Fisher as Olive

Staying Mum

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Episode 3.09 (29)
NZ: Mon, Oct 31, 2022 (8:30)
Acorn: Mon, Nov 07, 2022
W: Kate McDermott
D: Mike Smith

When Alexa investigates the death of a popular male nanny, she discovers some pushy parents are more terrifying than most killers Alexa has met before.

With: Martin Henderson as Will Crowe, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Beth, Nell Fisher as Olive, Melanie Vallejo as Shaan, Tania Nolan as Gilda, Jared Turner as Toby, Sinead Fitzgerald as Parker, Alex Walker as Richie, Meg Andrews as Miss Norris

Killer Fashion

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Episode 3.10 (30)
NZ: Mon, Oct 31, 2022 (9:30)
Acorn: Mon, Nov 07, 2022
W: Jodie Molloy and Stacy Gregg
D: Mike Smith

The case of a young model’s death backstage at a show sees Alexa facing off with a former supermodel as she investigates some absolutely killer fashion.

With: Martin Henderson as Will Crowe, Tatum Warren-Ngata as Beth, Simone Kessell as Faith, Mark Mitchinson as Jem, Jodie Rimmer as Sammy, Ryan Carter as Trey, Moses MacKay as Barista, Bella Rakete as Hinewai, Kahu Bennett as Tahlia, uncredited as Noah