In the sleepy town of Brokenwood, New Zealand, the affable residents may seem harmless, but killers, blackmailers, and thieves lurk in every picturesque corner. To quell the community's alarming murder rate, Detective Mike Shepherd uses an unconventional style that contrasts with the methodical approach of his partner, Detective Kristin Sims, and the eager assistance of DC Sam Breen.

A quirky New Zealand mystery that follows Dl Mike Shepherd, who arrives in the seemingly peaceful town of Brokenwood with a classic car, a country music collection, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. Shepherd soon discovers that Brokenwood is full of secrets and suspicions. In this Christmas episode, the mayor is murdered in his home after the annual holiday parade, and Shepherd and his assistant Kristin Sims must solve a Christmas murder.