Ep 2. Over Her Dead Body

In the second episode of The Brokenwood Mysteries season 3, titled "Over Her Dead Body," the small New Zealand town of Brokenwood is in shock when the local mayor, Laura Cassidy, is found dead in the cemetery. She was buried alive in a coffin in a grave that was already occupied. The investigation is led by the town's senior sergeant, Mike Shepherd, and his team of detectives, including Kristin Sims and Sam Breen.

As they begin their investigation, they discover that Cassidy's death was not accidental, and that she has been involved in some shady business dealings as part of her position as mayor. This leads them to suspect a number of individuals, including her ex-husband and a developer who was hoping to build a new housing estate in the town. They also learn that the cemetery has a long history of strange events and that a number of people in the town have grudges against the mayor.

The episode also features various subplots, including a conflict between two of the detectives over a case they worked on previously, and an ongoing flirtation between Shepherd and a local cafe owner.

As the investigation unfolds, the detectives begin to piece together the clues and realize that the case is more complex than they originally thought. They find themselves racing against the clock to catch the killer before they can strike again.

Overall, "Over Her Dead Body" is a tense and gripping episode of The Brokenwood Mysteries that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With well-crafted characters, an intriguing plot, and plenty of twists and turns, this episode is a standout in a series that consistently delivers high-quality crime drama.