A Remarkable Place to Die: New Zealand’s Latest Crime Drama Success Secures Second Season

A Fresh Take on Crime Drama in New Zealand’s Stunning Landscape

The New Zealand-Australian crime drama series ‘A Remarkable Place to Die’, created by Philly de Lacey and John Banas, follows Detective Anais Mallory (Chelsie Preston Crayford) as she works homicide cases in Queenstown while investigating her sister’s mysterious death.

The series centers on Mallory, who leaves her successful career as a homicide detective in Sydney to return to her hometown of Queenstown. There, she must navigate complex relationships, including a tense dynamic with her mother (Rebecca Gibney) and the awkward situation of her ex-fiancé Luke (Charles Jazz Terrier) being married to her former best friend, Maja (Indiana Evans).

Critical Success and International Reception

The 90-minute episodes have received praise for their satisfying blend of episodic mysteries and ongoing storylines, with the stunning New Zealand scenery serving as a magnificent backdrop. The series features innovative crime scenarios, including cases involving bodies discovered in abandoned gold mines, victims falling from the sky, and mysterious incidents with fireworks experts.

Future Prospects and Global Reach

Following its success, the series has been renewed for a second season as of April 20, 2025. The show has also found international success, being broadcast in Germany under the title ‘Queenstown Murders – Zum Sterben schön’. Viewers can currently watch the series on multiple streaming platforms, including Acorn TV, Sling TV, and Amazon Prime Video.

The series title cleverly references The Remarkables, the mountain range surrounding Queenstown, which provides a dramatic setting for both summer outdoor activities and winter skiing, perfectly integrating the location into the show’s identity and atmosphere.