Golden Week Marathon! All 11 Seasons of the Hit NZ Mystery 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' Including Season 11 Premiere on Mystery Channel!

Mystery Channel (AXN Entertainment, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Ryoji Nojima), Japan's only mystery drama specialty channel, will air all seasons of the global hit mystery 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' from New Zealand, including the brand-new Season 11, during the Golden Week holiday from April 25th (Sat) to May 5th (Tue).

Known as the 'New Zealand version of Midsomer Murders,' this series started in 2014 and has expanded to Australia, the USA, France, Denmark, and other countries. It has been a major topic at international awards including the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, DetectiveFest (Russia), Seoul Drama Awards, and the prestigious Edgar Awards in the mystery world. Mystery Channel will host the exclusive Japan premiere of Season 11 (6 episodes) on April 29th (Wed). To celebrate, Seasons 1 through 10 will be broadcast in a marathon from 6:00 AM on April 25th (Sat) to April 28th (Tue). A campaign to win original program merchandise is also underway.

Set against the beautiful nature and nostalgic streets of New Zealand, this first-class mystery drama offers a unique puzzle-solving experience. With eccentric, lovable characters and a cozy atmosphere, the show has gained a growing fanbase season after season. Enjoy 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' as a special treat during your Golden Week holidays.

[Broadcast Information]
The Brokenwood Mysteries (Season 11, 6 episodes)
Subtitled version: May 1 (Fri) 6:00 AM – May 5 (Tue) Marathon broadcast
*Exclusive Japan Premiere: April 29 (Wed)

Seasons 1-10 Subtitled: April 25 (Sat) 6:00 AM – April 28 (Tue)

[Present Campaign Information]
To celebrate the broadcast of 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' Season 11 and 'The Midsummer Murders' new episodes, 20 lucky winners will receive program goods via a lottery.
Prizes include pouches, notebooks, aprons, and more.
Period: April 22, 2026 – May 31, 2026.
Conditions: Mystery Channel Club members.

[Special Message from Neill Rea]
A special video message from lead actor Neill Rea is now available, where he discusses his favorite episodes and memories of visiting Japan.