Series synopsis
One Lane Bridge is a drama television series that premiered on TVNZ 1 on April 20, 2020. It ended on November 7, 2022. It was created by Philip Smith III, Pip Hall. It stars Dominic Ona-Ariki and Joel Tobeck.
During a murder investigation in Queenstown, an ambitious young detective reawakens a spiritual gift that endangers the case, his career and his life.
Premise
During a murder investigation in Queenstown, an ambitious young detective reawakens a spiritual gift that endangers the case, his career and his life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dominic Ona-Ariki as Ariki Davis
- Joel Tobeck as Stephen Tremaine
Guest cast
- Toby Sharpe as Minister of Internal Affairs
- Mia Blake as Ruby Patterson
- Alison Bruce as Lois Tremaine
- Aidee Walker as Kate Ryder
- Nathalie Morris as Emma Ryder
- Sara Wiseman as Jackie Ryder
- Jared Turner as Rob Ryder
- Peter McCauley as Jack Ryder
- Michelle Langstone as Charlotte McCrae
- Phil Brown as Mark "Haggis" McCrae
- Phoebe McKellar as Tilly
- Alexander Walker as Joe
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 20, 2020 | May 25, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 5 | August 15, 2021 | September 12, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 5 | November 7, 2022 | November 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arrival When new arrival Detective Ariki Davis investigates a tragic death at Queenstown's treacherous one lane bridge, he inadvertently unleashes a mysterious gift. |
April 20, 2020 |
| 2 |
Denial Ariki is in complete denial about the terrifying presence that is invading his life. Meanwhile, the Ryder family implodes under the strain of mourning their loved one and unsettling truths come to light. |
April 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
Escape Ariki makes bad choices in an attempt to escape his demons. Meanwhile, frustrated with the investigation's lack of progress, the locals deal out some vigilante justice of their own. |
May 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Consequences Ariki embraces his gift and saves a life on One Lane Bridge, but soon after, another body is found. |
August 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Vigil Blaming his visions for letting him down, Ariki fails to take heed when he's warned of another disaster. |
August 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
Descent Ariki gets too close to the prime suspects and jeopardises the case. |
August 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shake Up With the arrival of a staunch new boss, and his integrity as a cop brought into question, Ariki's life gets a massive shake up. |
November 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
No Distractions Tricky work politics and personal secrets make it difficult for Ariki to focus on the murder investigation. |
November 7, 2022 |
| 3 |
Crash & Burn Pressure explodes as Ariki’s personal and professional lives collide. |
November 7, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 20, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 7, 2022 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |