Mike Shepherd is a fictional character portrayed by Neill Rea in the TV series The Brokenwood Mysteries.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Blood & Water (season 1), they were 43 years old.
They appear in 42 episodes out of a total of 48 aired so far and have accumulated 2260 positive votes.
The character of Mike Shepherd is mainly associated with Kristin Sims, D.C. Sam Breen and D.C. Daniel Chalmers.
Episodes42
Blood & Water
episode S1.E1 september 2014Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd is sent to Brokenwood to investigate the death of a farmer whose body has been found by two local fishermen.
Sour Grapes
episode S1.E2 october 2014The annual Brokenwood wine show is disrupted when the body of the guest judge, a well-known wine critic, is found dead in a fermentation vat.
Playing the Lie
episode S1.E3 october 2014A morning round of golf for several prominent members of the Brokenwood Golf Club is interrupted when one of the club's organisation committee is found dead in a sand bunker, her face covered in blisters.
Hunting the Stag
episode S1.E4 november 2014A stag party in two senses of the word as three friends, one of whom is about to be married, go deer hunting in the bush, but only two return-the groom-to-be having been shot in the head.
Leather and Lace
episode S2.E1 september 2015The coach of the rugby team is found dead, strapped to a goal post.
To Die or Not to Die
episode S2.E2 october 2015A cast member in The Brokenwood Theatre Society's production of Hamlet collapses and dies after a performance. But the smell of poison leads Shepherd to believe that he has not "shuffled off this mortal coil" without help.
Catch of the Day
episode S2.E3 october 2015When a severed human hand is discovered in a crayfisherman's catch, Shepherd and his team need to discover whose it is and whether its owner is still alive.
Blood Pink
episode S2.E4 october 2015A touring musician is found electrocuted in what initially looks to be a suicide. As Shepherd investigates, he finds things are murkier than they first appeared.
The Black Widower
episode S3.E1 october 2016A "Lord of the Ringz" tour comes across the wife of the tour guide, wrapped in fake cobwebs and poisoned with spider venom.
Over Her Dead Body
episode S3.E2 november 2016During the funeral for beloved local poet Declan O'Grady, an unexpected turn of events reveal that his coffin has been occupied by the corpse of an unidentified young woman.
The Killing Machine
episode S3.E3 november 2016A thief's corpse is found at a local auto repair shop, followed by the murder of the people who worked there. As Shepherd unravels the case, he realizes that the real crime may not be anything as pedestrian as theft.
A Merry Bloody Christmas
episode S3.E4 november 2016The beloved mayor of Brokenwood is found brutally murdered in a Santa costume, and his girlfriend stuffed in the chimney - also in a Santa costume.
Fall from Grace
episode S4.E1 october 2017Birthday celebrations are underway in the park when a skydiver drops in unexpectedly.
Stone Cold Dead
episode S4.E2 november 2017As the historic village readies itself for its monthly opening, the owner is struck dead.
The Scarecrow
episode S4.E3 november 2017A fight between farmers over land turns ugly when one of them turns up dead - a victim of an obscure poison.
As If Nothing Had Happened
episode S4.E4 november 2017The Detectives turn to a rest home to find the murderer of a high-profile business man who has taken large amounts of money from the elderly.
Scared to Death
episode S5.E1 october 2018At the A&P Show, the owner of the rides appears to die of fright on the Ghost Train.
Bride Not to Be
episode S5.E2 november 2018The Detectives must unravel the mystery of how a bride-to-be ended up dead in the river during her hen's party.
Tontine
episode S5.E3 november 2018When Lester Nyman reaches the top of a local mountain after a gruelling ride and suffers a massive coronary it doesn't seem suspicious. But when Gina reveals his toxicology showed astronomical levels of caffeine in his system, Mike starts to look more closely.
The Dark Angel
episode S5.E4 november 2018At an abandoned mental health facility, a young couple stumble upon the body of an elderly man in the old hospital wing strapped to a trolley with electrodes connected to his temples. It would seem he was the victim of electrocution.
The Power of Steam
episode S6.E1 november 2019After a murder at the Brokenwood Steampunk event, Mike and his team are thrown into a world of dress-up and escapism where the suspects all have alter-egos.
A Real Page Turner
episode S6.E2 november 2019World-renowned crime-writing author Jack Rudd visits Brokenwood to give a reading at the local book club from his latest novel - but never leaves, falling victim to a method of murder portrayed in his own book.
Dead Men Don't Shoot Ducks
episode S6.E3 november 2019When an animal activist is killed on the first day of duck hunting season, Mike and the team must determine whether it was an accidental shooting, or something more sinister.
Dead and Buried
episode S6.E4 december 2019Mike and the team are reacquainted with some familiar faces when investigating a suspicious suicide at the Brokenwood Women's Prison
The Garotte and the Vinkelbraun
episode S7.E1 march 2021Mike and his team are thrust into a world of antiquities when a TV crew from the hit series All Things Old and Beautiful arrives in town and one of the hosts is murdered.
The Witches of Brokenwood
episode S7.E2 april 2021The Brokenwood Health Retreat proves rather unhealthy for one unfortunate visitor, leaving Mike and the team with the very tricky case to solve.
Dog Day Morning
episode S7.E3 april 2021When four masked men attempt to rob the Brokenwood Savings Bank, it's up to Mike and the team to determine which one of them pulled the trigger and killed the bank manager.
Something Nasty in the Market
episode S7.E4 april 2021Mike, Kristin and the team investigate the murder of a Farmer's Market owner who staggers into the crowd with a garden implement fatally embedded in her back.
Exposed to the Light
episode S7.E5 april 2021A fundraising evening at the historic Brokenwood Empire Cinema turns deadly when a fire breaks out, and when the smoke clears, a local businessman is found strangled.
Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
episode S7.E6 may 2021When Mike mysteriously leaves Brokenwood on other police business, Kristin is left to lead the investigation into a 1970s party where several party-goers wind up dead.
From the Cradle to the Grave
episode S8.E1 july 2022Chaos ensues when a museum's Egyptian mummy case turns out to contain the body of a very recently deceased woman.
Death n' Bass
episode S8.E2 july 2022The detectives are called in to investigate a murder at a music festival, where it would appear the victim was quite literally killed by sound.
Spark to a Flame
episode S8.E3 july 2022In the remote community of beaches at Pateke Point, a local resident ends up bludgeoned to death by an unknown blunt object and locked inside a house not her own.
Three Coins in a Fountain
episode S8.E4 july 2022When the new world champion of the curious sport of "Spoofing" is found dead in a fountain in a public park, the detectives must determine who may have been willing to commit murder over the title. Gina is involved in a fund-raiser.
Good as Gold
episode S8.E5 july 2022Family feud involving gold, line dancing, cowboy hats, guns and forbidden love.
Four Fires and a Funeral
episode S8.E6 august 2022The charred remains of a body are discovered in a burned out rural shed. Mike and Kristin are tasked with identifying the body; it seems that this is the third in a run of "accidental" deaths, all attended by the Brokenwood Fire Brigade.
Brokenwood: The Musical
episode S9.E1 april 2023A 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?
Old Blood Money
episode S9.E2 april 2023A wealthy and eccentric woman's 90th birthday party ends in two separate deaths, and the team must dive into a world of family rivalry and long-held secrets to find the solution.
Nun of the Above
episode S9.E3 april 2023After the murder of a local nun, the team investigates a convent where all the sisters have secrets and nothing is what it seems.
Going to the Dogs
episode S9.E4 april 2023Mike, 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.
Shot of Love
episode S9.E5 may 2023While Mike and Beth take a long road trip to obtain divorce papers from his ex-wife, Kristin and Daniel contend with the mysterious death of a man in a hotel room without signs of trauma or visitors.
Motorcycle Mamas
episode S9.E6 may 2023The 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.
- Blood & Water
- Sour Grapes
- Playing the Lie
- Hunting the Stag
- Leather and Lace
- To Die or Not to Die
- Catch of the Day
- Blood Pink
- The Black Widower
- Over Her Dead Body
- The Killing Machine
- A Merry Bloody Christmas
- Fall from Grace
- Stone Cold Dead
- The Scarecrow
- As If Nothing Had Happened
- Scared to Death
- Bride Not to Be
- Tontine
- The Dark Angel
- The Power of Steam
- A Real Page Turner
- Dead Men Don't Shoot Ducks
- Dead and Buried
- The Garotte and the Vinkelbraun
- The Witches of Brokenwood
- Dog Day Morning
- Something Nasty in the Market
- Exposed to the Light
- Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
- From the Cradle to the Grave
- Death n' Bass
- Spark to a Flame
- Three Coins in a Fountain
- Good as Gold
- Four Fires and a Funeral
- Brokenwood: The Musical
- Old Blood Money
- Nun of the Above
- Going to the Dogs
- Shot of Love
- Motorcycle Mamas
Best moments10
- Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd is sent to Brokenwood to investigate the death of a farmer whose body has been found by two local fishermen.
- 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.
- A touring musician is found electrocuted in what initially looks to be a suicide. As Shepherd investigates, he finds things are murkier than they first appeared.
- During the funeral for beloved local poet Declan O'Grady, an unexpected turn of events reveal that his coffin has been occupied by the corpse of an unidentified young woman.
- In the remote community of beaches at Pateke Point, a local resident ends up bludgeoned to death by an unknown blunt object and locked inside a house not her own.
- Mike and the team are reacquainted with some familiar faces when investigating a suspicious suicide at the Brokenwood Women's Prison
- After a murder at the Brokenwood Steampunk event, Mike and his team are thrown into a world of dress-up and escapism where the suspects all have alter-egos.
- A morning round of golf for several prominent members of the Brokenwood Golf Club is interrupted when one of the club's organisation committee is found dead in a sand bunker, her face covered in blisters.
- The beloved mayor of Brokenwood is found brutally murdered in a Santa costume, and his girlfriend stuffed in the chimney - also in a Santa costume.
- When an animal activist is killed on the first day of duck hunting season, Mike and the team must determine whether it was an accidental shooting, or something more sinister.
- Blood & Water
- Motorcycle Mamas
- Blood Pink
- Over Her Dead Body
- Spark to a Flame
- Dead and Buried
- The Power of Steam
- Playing the Lie
- A Merry Bloody Christmas
- Dead Men Don't Shoot Ducks