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Season 12 of "The Brokenwood Mysteries" is already underway, which is good news if you'd rather start now than wait for the whole run to finish. The long-running New Zealand mystery returned on April 6, 2026, with new feature-length episodes arriving weekly on Mondays and the finale scheduled for May 11.
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"The Brokenwood Mysteries" season 12 premiered on Monday, April 6, 2026, and new episodes are dropping weekly every Monday through the season finale on May 11, 2026.
• U.K. — Acorn TV
• U.S. — Acorn TV
• Canada — Acorn TV
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This season sends DSS Mike Shepherd, DC Kristin Sims and DC Daniel Chalmers into another run of eccentric local crimes, including a body found in a crop circle, a killing linked to a cemetery, a New Year's Eve masquerade, a vintage train celebration gone wrong and a murder at Ray's restaurant.
That mix of procedural comfort and slightly offbeat humor is still the hook, but season 12 could also give Kristin Sims a bit more emotional weight than usual.
If you've followed the show this far, that's likely enough on its own. If you're new, the combination of feature-length mysteries, a familiar central trio and a very particular small-town tone still makes "The Brokenwood Mysteries" easy to dip into.
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Watch 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' season 12 in the U.K.
In the U.K., "The Brokenwood Mysteries" season 12 is streaming on Acorn TV.
You can watch through the Acorn TV app or website, or via Prime Video Channels and Apple TV Channels.
Older seasons are often available free with ads on Channel 4 or UKTV Play, but season 12 is currently exclusive to Acorn TV.
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Watch 'The Brokenwood Mysteries S12' in the U.S.
In the U.S., "The Brokenwood Mysteries" season 12 is streaming on Acorn TV, with new episodes arriving every Monday.
Prices start at $8.99/month or $89.99 a year.
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Watch 'The Brokenwood Mysteries S12' in Canada
In Canada, "The Brokenwood Mysteries" season 12 follows the same premiere schedule and is streaming on Acorn TV Canada.
As in the U.S., the Canadian price is CA$8.99/month.
'The Brokenwood Mysteries' season 12 cast
Neill Rea returns as DSS Mike Shepherd, with Fern Sutherland back as DC Kristin Sims and Jarod Rawiri reprising DC Daniel Chalmers.
Regular supporting players this season include Cristina Ionda as Dr. Gina Kadinsky, Karl Willetts as Frodo Oades and Jason Hoyte as Ray Neilson.
Episode guide
"The Brokenwood Mysteries" season 12 has six feature-length episodes.
"They're Out There Alright" - April 6, 2026
"Angels and Demons" - April 13, 2026
"Midnight in the Garden" - April 20, 2026
"No Return Ticket" - April 27, 2026
"Death Has Four Strings" - May 4, 2026
"Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" - May 11, 2026
Is 'The Brokenwood Mysteries S12' available in Australia?
There isn't a firm Australian date yet. The current guidance is to check Acorn TV Australia, with a delayed Nine Network broadcast also typical.
When will it be on TVNZ?
New Zealand viewers can expect Season 12 on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+ later in 2026, following the initial streaming window on Acorn TV.
Has it been renewed for Season 13?
Official renewal usually follows the completion of the current season's airing, but the show's strong performance on Acorn TV makes future installments highly likely.
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