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The Brokenwood Mysteries: episode guide

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Brokenwood: The Musical

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Episode 9.01 (37)
Mon, April 10, 2023 (Acorn)
Written by Tim Balme
Directed by Katie Wolfe

A musical theater performance reenacting Brokenwood’s history goes horrifically awry when the composer is electrocuted on stage. But was it murder or just an unfortunate accident?

Starring: Neill Rea as Mike, Fern Sutherland as Kristin, Jarod Rawiri as Chalmers, Cristina Ionda as Gina

With: Karl Willetts as Frodo, Tracy Lee Gray as Trudy, Kauri Williams as Todd, Shane Cortese as Dennis, Roy Ward as Reverend Greene, Bronwyn Bradley as Mrs. Baker, Cameron Rhodes as Dr. Plummer, Torum Heng as Vicky, Simon Leary as Terry, Peter Hambleton as Ralph, Susan Brady as Sue, Tom Knowles as Timothy, Bruce Phillips as Gray, Roimata Fox as Missy, Phil Peleton as Neil, Noa Campbell as Tangimai, Tawhao Russell-Waipuka as Manaia

Old Blood Money

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Episode 9.02 (38)
Mon, April 17, 2023
Written by Roy Ward
Directed by David De Lautour

Mike and the team discover more than one dead body, and a significant amount of family rivalry, at Wadsworth Manor, home to a pair of elderly siblings.

With: Tracy Lee Gray as Trudy, Shane Cortese as Dennis, Roy Ward as Reverend Greene, Cameron Rhodes as Dr Plummer, Ingrid Park as Jools, Ella Becroft as Belinda, Sam Bunkall as Charles, Irene Wood as Dolly, Simbarashe Matshe as Tamuka, Ascia Maybury as Dr Carlton, Paul Barrett as Victor, Jeremy Elwood as Trent, Michele A'Court as Ginny, Louise Hutchinson as Gaia, Hugh De Lautour as Jonty

Nun of the Above

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Episode 9.03 (39)
Mon, April 24, 2023
Written by Sarah-Kate Lynch
Directed by Sima Vaele Urale

The strangulation death of a nun on her way to chapel poses a challenge for the investigators when they learn members of her order have taken a vow of silence.

With: Karl Willetts as Frodo, Tracy Lee Gray as Trudy, Kauri Williams as Todd, Roy Ward as Reverend Greene, Bronwyn Bradley as Mrs. Baker, Laurel Devenie as Mother Superior, Jazmyne Van Gosliga as Grace-Marie, Emily Laurić as Stella, Carolyn Dando as Angelica, Nora Aati as Eulalia, 
Jess Loudon as Beth Ryan Lampp as Jonah, John Mellor as Ernie, Andrea Kelland as Marina, Lynette Forday as Lydia, Mark Sole as Dean, Paula Keenan as Yvette

Going to the Dogs

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Episode 9.04 (40)
Mon, May 01, 2023
Written by Mike Smith and Tim Balme
Directed by Mike Smith

Mike, Kristin, and Chalmers must determine who wanted a veterinary nurse dead, with the answer seemingly tied to simmering tensions between the twin sisters with whom the victim worked.

With: Karl Willetts as Frodo, Michelle Langstone as Julianne/Bonnie, Sean Duffy as Ron, Roimata Fox as Missy, Will Wallace as Craig, Phoenix Connolly as Brianna, Natalie Samy as Prisha, Britta Brandt as Andrea, Noa Campbell as Tangimai, Tawhao Russell-Waipuka as Manaia, Jess Loudon as Beth, Kael Munro-Nonoa as Zac, Katia Collins & Kylie Newman as Doubles for Ms Langstone]

Shot of Love

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Episode 9.05 (41)
Mon, May 08, 2023
Written by Tim Balme
Directed by Jacqueline Nairn

A death at a motel at first looks like an accident, but something is not right in the stories the guests tell.

With: Rebecca Gibney as Tabitha, Karl Willetts as Frodo, Shane Cortese as Dennis, Tracy Lee Gray as Trudy, Elz Carrad as Curtis, Jason Hoyte as Ray, Sinead Fitzgerald as Fennella, Jess Loudon as Beth, Kirana Gaeta as Lila, Stephane Garneau-Monten as Duston, Peter Feeney as Marcus, Amelia Reid-Meredith as Nancy, Phil Brooks as Manager, Howard Cyster as Darren, Sin City

Note: during the first scene inside the motel room when Gina is talking to Kristin and Chalmers (1m50s), at the moment Gina says "a heart attack" the actor playing the dead body blinks his eyes

Motorcycle Mamas

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Episode 9.06 (42)
Mon, May 15, 2023
Written by Kathryn Burnett & Tim Balme
Directed by Mike Smith

The Mama's Angels, an all-women motorcycle club, are in Brokenwood for the wedding of one of their members, until a murder casts suspicion amongst their ranks and throws the town into chaos.

With: Karl Willetts as Frodo, Tracy Lee Gray as Trudy, Jason Hoyte as Ray, Bronwyn Bradley as Mrs Baker, Roy Ward as Reverend Green, Vanessa Rare as Mama Sass, Acacia O'Connor as Debbie, Lucy Suttor as Stevie, Elizabeth Morris as Bella Donna, Ollie Monks as Young Hoss, James Wells as Gavin, Calum Gittins as Jason, Greg Smith as Andy