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The Sunshine Murders is a UK, Cypriot and New Zealand cosy crime, comedy television series . With production helmed by showrunner, co-writer and actress, Emily Corcoran. Two half-sisters, a New Zealand farmer and an Athens detective, team up to solve crimes while searching for their father. Shirley's rural wisdom complements Helen's investigative skills. The series cuts back and forth between Greece, Cyprus and Canterbury, New Zealand
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The series premiered on Channel 5 in the UK in September 2025 and in on UPtv in the United States in October 2025. It is still being released globally in 2026 and is currently available on Amazon Prime New Zealand in New Zealand and various other countries.
The series is being released by distributor Studio TF1 America.
Premise
The Sunshine Murders follows Shirley Rangi, a New Zealand farmer from Canterbury, who, after the death of her mother, discovers that the man she thought was her natural father was not. Her lawyer informs her that her father was in fact Greek and last known to live in Athens. Shirley then travels to Athens, where she learns her father has been missing for many years and that she has a half-sister, Helen Moustakas, who is a detective in the Greek Police Force. Shirley tracks Helen down to aid in finding their father. Whilst involving herself in Helen's life, Shirley inadvertently helps Helen solve crimes involving tourists, using her rural farming and bush knowledge.
Reception
The reception has been warm with reviewers describing it as "super cute and entertaining"[1] and a "fresh new series that offers crime and mystery but welcomes the entire family allowing entertainment for all"[2] with 'the right amount of comedy, heartfelt family moments, and mind-bending murder mysteries'[3] and plots being delivered with a lively take of characters and infused with great humour'.[2] The locations have been much admired too and are described as set amidst the backdrop of the Mediterranean, offering a sunny escape as audiences."[4] There has been positive comments about the production value and actors, the episodes are teeming with decent camerawork and two charismatic lead actors[5]
Cast and characters
- Emily Corcoran: Shirley Rangi
- Dora Chrysikou: Alexa Moustakas, Helen's mother
- Marina Sirtis is the Greek Mother of Helen
- Peter Andre: George Constantinou, a Greek pathologist
- Chloe Stannage: Thalia Moustakas, Helen's Greek/British daughter
- Christopher Sciueref: Captain Simos Spiteri
- Constantine Andronikou: Andreas Doukakis, a Greek Police Officer
- Nektarios Theodorou: Nico, the ex-husband of Helen
- Whare Mihinui: Robbie Rangi, Shirley's husband
- Perry Mavrides: Dino, a petty criminal
Guest Stars in Season 1
- Nick Moran plays Brian Stanley in Episodes 1 and 2 (Dig to Dust Part 1 and Dig to Dust Part 2)
- Leonie Frazier plays Ashley Briggs in Episodes 1 and 2 (Dig to Dust Part 1 and Dig to Dust Part 2)
- Camilla Rutherford plays Crystal Vale in Episodes 3 and 4 (Killer Cuisine Part 1 and Killer Cuisine Part 2)
- Kathleen Ruddy plays Celia Maddock in Episodes 3 and 4 (Killer Cuisine Part 1 and Killer Cuisine Part 2)
- Benjamin Salmon plays Paul Lester in Episodes 3 and 4 (Killer Cuisine Part 1 and Killer Cuisine Part 2)
- Alexander Vlahos plays Nick Georgiou in Episodes 5 and 6 (Island of Lies Part 1 and Island of Lies Part 2)
- Natalie Yob (aka NYA) plays Hydra Alexandrou in Episodes 5 and 6 (Island of Lies Part 1 and Island of Lies Part 2)
- Stephanie Beacham plays Lady Gloria Whitten-Soames in Episodes 7 and 8 (The Art of Murder Part 1 and The Art of Murder Part 2)
- Stefanos Michael plays Christos in Episodes 7 and 8 (The Art of Murder Part 1 and The Art of Murder Part 2)
- Nicholas Waring plays Giles Chowdry in Episodes 7 and 8 (The Art of Murder Part 1 and The Art of Murder Part 2)
- Corinne Kempa plays Beth Gaudion in Episodes 7 and 8 (The Art of Murder Part 1 and The Art of Murder Part 2)
- Nina Wadia plays Barbara Boxhall in Episodes 9 and 10 (Game for a Kill Part 1 and Game for a Kill Part 2)
- Ollie Roddy plays Connor McLaughlin in Episodes 9 and 10 (Game for a Kill Part 1 and Game for Kill Part 2)
- Shammi Aulakh plays Max Tyson in Episodes 9 and 10 (Game for a Kill Part 1 and Game for a Kill Part 2)
- Sir Richard Hadlee plays himself in Episode 10 (Game for a Kill Part 2)
Creatives
- Emily Corcoran: Creator, Showrunner and Co-Writer
- Victoria Taylor Roberts: Co-Writer
- Niall Johnson: Lead Director
- Robert Shannon: Series Director
- Merryn Corcoran: Production Designer, Costume Designer and Executive Producer
- Rorie Sherwood: Editor
- Shelley McErlaine (aka Shelley Poole): Composer
- Ariel Artur: Director of Photography
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