Series synopsis
My Life Is Murder is an Australian drama crime mystery comedy television series that premiered on TVNZ 1 on July 17, 2019. It was created by Claire Tonkin, Rick Maier. It stars Lucy Lawless, Ebony Vagulans, Rawiri Jobe and Joseph Naufahu.
Investigator Alexa Crowe, cannot help fighting the good fight – whether it is solving murders or combatting the small frustrations of everyday life. Fearless and unapologetic, Alexa's unique skills and insights into the darker quirks of human nature, allows her to provoke, comfort and push the right buttons as she unravels the truth behind the most baffling of crimes.
Premise
Investigator Alexa Crowe, cannot help fighting the good fight – whether it is solving murders or combatting the small frustrations of everyday life. Fearless and unapologetic, Alexa's unique skills and insights into the darker quirks of human nature, allows her to provoke, comfort and push the right buttons as she unravels the truth behind the most baffling of crimes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lucy Lawless as Alexa Crowe
- Ebony Vagulans as Madison Feliciano
- Rawiri Jobe as Harry Henare
- Joseph Naufahu as Reuben Wulf
- Bernard Curry as Detective Inspector Kieran Hussey
- Amanda Palmer as Lee
- Lucy Ansell as School Girl
- Dushan Philips as Ranesh Tissera
Supporting cast
- Lindsay Farris as Dylan Giroux
- Grant Piro as Bob Noble
- Marissa O'Reilly as Female Bouncer
- Anthony Ting as Salesperson
- Laila Thaker as Tatiana
- Adriana-Rose Giuliani as Jogger
- Lily Mor as Jennifer Chee
- Peter Rossi as Gary Quinn
- Alex Andreas as George Stathopoulos
- Isabel Dilena as Dylan's Resident #1
- Danielle Cormack as Nikki Malone
- Paris Hay as Dylan's Resident #2
Guest cast
- Amanda Palmer as Lee
- Lucy Ansell as School Girl
- Dushan Philips as Ranesh Tissera
- Lindsay Farris as Dylan Giroux
- Grant Piro as Bob Noble
- Marissa O'Reilly as Female Bouncer
- Anthony Ting as Salesperson
- Laila Thaker as Tatiana
- Adriana-Rose Giuliani as Jogger
- Lily Mor as Jennifer Chee
- Peter Rossi as Gary Quinn
- Alex Andreas as George Stathopoulos
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 46 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 17, 2019 | September 18, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 9, 2021 | October 18, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 10 | August 29, 2022 | October 31, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 8 | April 21, 2024 | June 9, 2024 |
| Season 5 | 8 | August 3, 2025 | September 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Boyfriend Experience Former detective Alexa Crowe is lured into the world of murder and mystery when her friend and colleague asks her to look into the death of a woman who fell from the balcony of a male escort. |
July 17, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Locked Room A man is found shot dead in a motel room. The door has been chain-locked from the inside. Someone killed him and escaped when the door was locked from the inside. |
July 24, 2019 |
| 3 |
Lividity in Lycra Cycling groups are the ultimate opportunity for networking and power broking. But when the CFO of a hospitality empire dies on his morning ride, Alexa must infiltrate the world of lycra and butt pads. |
July 31, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Call of the Wild When a woman shoots a stranger at point blank range by Auckland Harbour, it looks like an open-and-shut case. But investigator Alexa Crowe discovers not everything is as it seems. |
August 9, 2021 |
| 2 |
Oceans Apart Alexa's investigation into the death of a surfing champion takes her back to an old childhood haunt. But what is the victim's influencer girlfriend trying to hide? And why is Alexa so reluctant to spend time at one of the world's best beaches? |
August 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
All That Glitters Alexa's personal and professional lives collide when she investigates the death of a drag queen whose career was on the rise. |
August 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It Takes Two When Alexa investigates the death of a young teacher at a tango club, it's not clear who is leading whom in a dangerous dance to discover the truth. |
August 29, 2022 |
| 2 |
Nothing Concrete Truth is stranger than fiction when a crime novelist is found dead, encased in a public sculpture. Alexa uncovers a plot more deadly than any of the victim's novels. |
September 5, 2022 |
| 3 |
Bloodlines Alexa is determined to prove the innocence of a champion thoroughbred blamed for the death of his handler at a successful horse breeding stud, where secrets lurk and blood is thicker than water. |
September 12, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
To Dye For A wealthy socialite dies in suspicious circumstances, leaving her entire fortune to her cat. To uncover the truth, Alexa investigates a heady world of high society gossip. |
April 21, 2024 |
| 2 |
Tough Love Alexa’s investigates the death of a tough tennis coach, but she’s not the only one on the case. A glamorous private investigator is determined to solve the case before Alexa. |
April 28, 2024 |
| 3 |
Location, Location, Location A real estate agent is found dead at an open home, and Alexa’s investigation takes a supernatural turn when the homeowner insists the 100 year old house is cursed. |
May 5, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gimme An M After a fitness influencer live streams his own murder, Alexa enters the world of professional cheerleading to find out - is murder a team sport? |
August 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Catfish Death by deadly jellyfish leads Alexa to a popular aquarium on Auckland's waterfront, where she meets a handsome marine biologist, a scheming mermaid, and a watchful octopus. |
August 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
For the Love of Dog A custody battle over a cherished dog has ended in murder. Alexa’s investigation is complicated by the antics of her brother Will Crowe, who is tempted to return to his conman past. |
August 17, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 17, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 21, 2025 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:30:00 |