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Blue Murder Motel

2026 1 season Drama · Detective

A New Zealand beachside motel becomes the unlikely setting for crime-solving when a couple's quiet retirement plan is disrupted.

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About the series

What it’s about

A couple trades police work for running a motel on the New Zealand coast. Their hope for a quiet life is short-lived as crime arrives at their doorstep.

What hooks you

Directed by Lucy Lawless and Mark Beesley, the series stars Maaka Pohatu and Johnny Barker. The scripts are written by James Griffin and Paul Jenner.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys character-driven detective stories with a seaside backdrop and a light touch.

Technical details
Country
New Zealand
Year
2026
Genres
Drama, Detective
Status
Off air
World premiere
Jan 18, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 174 votes
6.8 /10
IMDb
6.7
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Creative team

All 15
Director Lucy Lawless
Starring
  1. 01 Maaka Pohatu Devlin
  2. 02 Johnny Barker Mitchell
  3. 03 Briar Bodle Shaylah
  4. 04 Susana Lei'ataua Andrea
  5. 05 Stephanie Tauevihi Maxine
  6. 06 Dennis Zhang Actor
  7. 07 Matt Baker Actor
  8. 08 Michala Banas Vinny
  9. 09 Jesse Park Actor
  10. 10 Briar Troy Actor
  11. 11 Brett Tucker Cole
  12. 12 Jayden Daniels Jamie
  13. 13 Fiona Samuel Actor

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