# Brokenwood crime series broadcast and production

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brokenwood-crime-series-broadcast-and-production
> Updated: 2026-10-11T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The New Zealand crime drama series ‘Brokenwood’ has continued its international broadcast and production cycle. In early October, the series aired its eighth season, episode five, titled ‘Die Familienfehde’ (The Family Feud), on the German network ARD. This episode follows Chief Inspector Mike Shepherd as he investigates the murder of Jane Fergusson amidst a historical family dispute.

By mid-October, the series concluded its eleventh season on the French network France 3 with the finale ‘Christmas at the Oades’. Following the conclusion of the season, South Pacific Pictures confirmed that a twelfth season has been renewed, having been filmed in 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Brokenwood concludes season 11 with season 12 confirmed

The New Zealand series Brokenwood has finished its 11th season on France 3, with a 12th season already confirmed and filmed by South Pacific Pictures.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brokenwood-concludes-season-11-with-season-12-confirmed

### 2026-10-02: Brokenwood: New episode of New Zealand crime series airs on ARD

The fifth episode of the eighth season of the New Zealand crime series ‘Brokenwood’ airs on ARD, focusing on a generational family feud and a murder investigation involving a lost gold nugget.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brokenwood-new-episode-of-new-zealand-crime-series-airs-on-ard

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