The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 1

Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Pana Hema Taylor. An idyllic small town setting in New Zealand becomes the new home for Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd. Used to big city ways, Shepherd is breaking in a new female partner, 20 years his junior. But he quickly learns the serenity of the town is easily shattered by violence and murder. Includes "Blood & Water," "Sour Grapes," "Playing the Lie" and "Hunting the Stag." 4 feature-length episodes on 4 DVDs or 2 Blu-ray Discs. 2014/color/6 hrs., 16 min/NR/widescreen.