# The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 1 DVD

The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 1 is a two-disc PAL DVD set featuring four feature-length murder mysteries set in New Zealand. It follows Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd and Detective Kristin Sims as they investigate secrets and violence in a small town.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 11.04 GBP
- Previous price: 13.99 GBP
- Discount: 21%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:41:48.289Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 494

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## At a glance

- Four feature-length mysteries follow Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd and his assistant Kristin Sims.
- The rural New Zealand setting contrasts with the series’ murder investigations and town secrets.
- Two PAL discs provide a listed total runtime of 6 hours and 1 minute.

## Pros

- Four feature-length stories give the set a substantial run time across two discs.
- English is listed for both language and subtitles.
- Customer feedback specifically praises the plots, characters, acting and New Zealand scenery.

## Specifications

### Disc and playback details
- Format: PAL
- Number of discs: 2
- Language: English
- Run time: 6 hours and 1 minute
### Release and production
- Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
- Release date: 14 Aug. 2017
- Studio: Acorn Media UK
- Writers: Timothy Balme
- Country of origin: Portugal
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 1.7 x 11.9 x 16.1 cm; 70 g

## Before you buy

- The listed PAL format is a playback-format detail to check against your DVD player’s compatibility before buying.

## A good fit for

- Viewers who enjoy character-led murder mysteries with an entertaining mix of mystery and comedy.
- Fans looking for a complete first series on physical media, with English subtitles.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a Blu-ray, streaming edition or a confirmed region-free disc.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the original plots and twists, appealing characters, acting, humour alongside the murder mysteries, and New Zealand scenery. Those are viewer impressions rather than guarantees, but they may help buyers decide whether the series’ story and setting suit them. The aggregate ratings lean positive while including a smaller spread of lower ratings, so reactions are not uniformly favourable.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the original plots, twists and characters.
- Positive themes: Feedback also highlights the acting and the scenic New Zealand setting.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is included in this edition?
The listing describes Series 1 as a two-disc PAL set. It does not provide a separate package inventory.
### How much viewing time is listed?
The listed runtime is 6 hours and 1 minute, and the series is described as containing four feature-length mysteries.
### What languages and subtitles are listed?
English is listed as the language and as the subtitle language.
### Will the discs play on my DVD player?
The listing specifies PAL but does not confirm region coding. Check that your player supports the disc format and region before ordering.

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## Add-ons

- [The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 2](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/the-brokenwood-mysteries-series-1-dvd)
- [The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 3](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/the-brokenwood-mysteries-series-1-dvd)

## Images

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