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The Brokenwood Mysteries — Season 2
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89mLeather & LaceThe Brokenwood Cheetahs, a local rugby team steeped in legend, had shattered national records with their unprecedented fifty-game losing streak. The death of their beleaguered coach, Arnie Langstone, therefore prompted a strange sort of hope. Found stripped and bound to a goalpost, some whispered it might be a turning point – perhaps finally, the team could begin to win. But Detective Mike Shepherd of the DSS found himself troubled by other, more unsettling details. Why, for instance, were a paiSep 27, 20157.3Sep 27, 201589m7.302
89mCase Six: To Die or Not To DieThe death of a young actor during the final scene of *Hamlet*, performed by the Brokenwood Theatre Society, is initially attributed to natural causes. But Mike senses a deeper corruption within the troupe, detecting the faint odor of poison. His investigation reveals a tangled network of ambition and rivalry. Was Ben Faulkner sacrificed to elevate another promising talent? Or is his demise connected to the very words of Shakespeare? And what circumstances led Jared to the leading role? As Mike aOct 4, 20157.0Oct 4, 201589m7.003
88mCatch of the DayThe tranquil coastal waters near Brokenwood sustain a prosperous fishing trade. However, Jared's discovery of a severed human hand within a crayfish pot suggests a darkness lurking beneath the surface. The question arises: to whom did the hand belong, and might the person still live?Oct 11, 20154.6Oct 11, 201588m4.604
89mBlood PinkHolly Collins held a special place in DSS Mike Shepherd’s heart – not only as his favorite country musician, but as a member of the band playing at Brokenwood. Sadly, it would prove to be her last performance. Found electrocuted, the circumstances suggested a rock and roll suicide. Yet, the possibility of a drunken accident lingered, or perhaps something altogether more peculiar, as Mike suspected. A single note, hastily scrawled in lipstick, offered the only clue. For Mike, it meant setting asiOct 18, 20155.9Oct 18, 201589m5.9
