Ep 4. The Dark Angel

The Brokenwood Mysteries is an enthralling show comprising of a series of standalone mysteries that are solved by the smart and intuitive Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd. The show set in a small town of Brokenwood in New Zealand follows his efforts to unravel the most perplexing of cases.

Season 5 episode 4 of Brokenwood Mysteries is called "The Dark Angel" and it is no less intriguing than the previous episodes. In this episode, the audience is introduced to a very famous author who has recently moved to Brokenwood, bringing with her quite a scandalous past. But it seems that the peace and quiet of Brokenwood might just be the perfect place for her to start anew, or is it?

What starts off as a seemingly joyful book launch event, quickly takes a dark turn and culminates in an appalling murder. Lady Mary Smythe, the author, is found dead in her own mansion, turning the celebratory event into a crime scene. Detective Mike Shepherd is called upon to solve the case, and he quickly finds out that many people had motives to kill her.

As Detective Mike Shepherd proceeds with the investigation, he unearths a web of deceit and secrets that Lady Mary Smythe had been hoarding for so many years. In fact, one of the people who had a motive to kill her was her own husband. As the investigation continues, other suspects emerge, including Lady Smythe's estranged former lover who is mysteriously back in town, and a scheming assistant who had seemed intent on sabotaging her from the very beginning.

The show's storyline envelops the audience, with each twist and turn adding to the mystery, ultimately creating a suspenseful and gripping viewing experience. As Mike unearths more secrets, it becomes increasingly difficult to identify who could have killed Lady Mary Smythe, especially when everyone seems to have a motive. The investigation takes many twists and turns, and the deeper the detectives dig, the more complicated the case becomes.

What makes this episode even more enthralling is the way that the audience is presented with different characters, their individual motive and the secrets that they hold. Every one of them appears suspicious, and the audience is left jumping from one theory to another as the pieces of the puzzle come together. The Brokenwood Mysteries are always so well crafted that it leaves nothing to guesswork, and the audience is left astonished at the intricacies of the plot and how Detective Mike Shepherd is able to put the clues together and eventually solve the case.

Overall, season 5 episode 4 titled “The Dark Angel” has everything that makes The Brokenwood Mysteries a fantastic show: a cleverly crafted storyline, engaging personalities, suspense, thrill and a delicate balance between darkness and humor. The audience is left spellbound as they journey with Mike Shepherd towards uncovering the truth, making it a must-watch episode for anyone who loves detective stories.