Ep 3. Playing the Lie

In "The Brokenwood Mysteries" season 1 episode 3, titled "Playing the Lie," viewers are transported to the quaint town of Brokenwood, a place where murder and mystery seem to be the norm. This episode starts off with the discovery of a woman's body in a car that's been run off the road.

Detectives Mike Shepherd and Kristin Sims are called in to investigate the case. They soon discover that the woman, Alice Brabant, was a member of the local theater group. Alice was a talented actress who played the lead in the group's latest production of "The Importance of Being Earnest."

As the detectives dig deeper, they discover that Alice's death might not have been a simple car accident. They begin to suspect foul play when they find a puncture wound on her hand, which suggests that someone may have drugged her before the crash.

They question Alice's colleagues in the theater group and uncover a web of secrets and lies. Nearly everyone in the group has a motive for wanting Alice dead, including her jealous co-star, her ambitious understudy, and the group's controlling director.

As the investigation continues, Shepherd and Sims must navigate the complicated relationships within the theater group to uncover who had the most to gain from Alice's death. Along the way, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that threatens to destroy the reputation of one of Brokenwood's most beloved institutions.

The detectives race against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again. Full of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists, "Playing the Lie" is a must-watch episode for fans of "The Brokenwood Mysteries" and fans of the mystery genre in general. With a cast of memorable characters and a gripping storyline, this episode is a standout in an already impressive series.