The little town of Brokenwood is visited by unconventional inspector Mike Shepherd who has a troubled past and various personal issues. He is on a special assignment to investigate a local police officer. After making connection between two cases, he decides to stay in this seemingly quiet town indefinitely. He starts working with a new assistant, the intelligent detective Kristin Sims. Even though at first she finds his methods strange, over time they become a very effective professional duo despite their differences. Director: Michael Hurst. Actors: Neill Rea (Mike Shepherd), Fern Sutherland (Kristin Sims), Pana Hema Taylor (Jared Morehu), Nic Sampson (Constable Breen), Cristina Serban Ionda (Gina) (2014)