The Brokenwood Mysteries S12E5 — Death Has Four Strings

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The Brokenwood Mysteries•Season 12•Episode 5

Death Has Four Strings

8.0/10 · 184 votesMay 4, 2026

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 12•+0.1 vs season avg

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Brokenwood's ukulele orchestra rehearsal hits a sour note after a property developer is killed with a snapped instrument; Mike and Kristin look into grudges within the band as the suspects multiply.

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Seasons12

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Season 12 Episodes6

E1 7.5

They're Out There Alright

E2 7.7

Angels and Demons

E3 8.0

Midnight in the Garden

E4 7.9

No Return Ticket

E5 8.0Now viewing

Death Has Four Strings

E6 8.1

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Cast4

Neill Rea

DI Mike Shepherd

Fern Sutherland

DC Kristin Sims

Cristina Șerban-Ionda

Dr. Gina Kadinsky

Jarod Rawiri

DC Daniel Chalmers

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Episode Summary

"Death Has Four Strings" is episode 5 of The Brokenwood Mysteries season 12. It scored 8.0/10 from 184 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on May 4, 2026.

Next: E6 · Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend Best of Season 12