Neill Rea stars as Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd, with Fern Sutherland as Detective Kristin Sims and Jarod Rawiri as DC Brendon Chalmers in The Brokenwood Mysteries.
Main cast
- Detective Senior Sergeant Mike ShepherdNeill Rea1–10Main
- Detective Kristin SimsFern Sutherland1–10Main
- DC Brendon ChalmersJarod Rawiri1–10Main
Supporting cast
- Dr. Gina KadinskyCatherine Boniface1–10Supp
- Jared MorehuPana Hema Taylor1–10Supp
- DC Sam BreenNicola Kawana1–10Supp
Guest & voice
- Various rolesMark Mitchinson1–10Guest
- Various rolesRena Owen1–10Guest
- Various rolesMiriama Smith1–10Guest
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About this cast
The Brokenwood Mysteries is a New Zealand crime drama series that follows Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd and his team as they solve murders in the fictional town of Brokenwood. The show blends classic whodunit elements with quirky rural characters and has aired ten seasons since 2014.
FAQs
Who plays Mike Shepherd in The Brokenwood Mysteries?
Neill Rea plays Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd, the lead detective in the series.
Is The Brokenwood Mysteries set in the UK?
No, it is set in New Zealand, though it is popular on UK networks like Acorn TV.
How many seasons of The Brokenwood Mysteries are there?
As of 2025, there are 10 seasons, with the first airing in 2014.
Who plays Kristin Sims in The Brokenwood Mysteries?
Fern Sutherland plays Detective Kristin Sims, Mike Shepherd’s partner.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026