Series synopsis
Dead Ahead is a drama comedy family television series that premiered on TVNZ+ on June 30, 2025. It was created by Scotty Cotter, Nicole Horan. It stars Miriama Smith, Scotty Cotter, Xavier Horan and Mia Van Oyen.
A high-powered Māori lawyer (Miriama Smith) accidentally unleashes her chaotic tūpuna (ancestors), forcing the living and the dead to navigate their shared legacy.
Premise
A high-powered Māori lawyer (Miriama Smith) accidentally unleashes her chaotic tūpuna (ancestors), forcing the living and the dead to navigate their shared legacy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Miriama Smith as Kiri Wharekoa
- Scotty Cotter as Matua Kare
- Xavier Horan as Matiu Wharekoa
- Mia Van Oyen as Amiria Wharekoa
- Elijah Tamati as Nate Wharekoa
- Kura Forrester as Meremereana
- Pana Hema-Taylor as Uncle Bull
- Blair Strang
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coming Home The Wharekoa whānau arrive in Aotearoa and Nate quickly makes a new friend that leads him down an unknown path that sends his whānau into a frenzy. |
June 30, 2025 |
| 2 |
Who is John Boy Tensions are high in the Wharekoa whare as Amiria is determined to prove she’s not lying, but her journey of discovery leads her and the whānau to an emotional reunion. |
June 30, 2025 |
| 3 |
You’re Going to Kura Amiria and Nate start Kura and much to their surprise so does Dad, while Kiri has a run in with a journalist that makes her nervous. |
June 30, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 30, 2025 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2025 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | continue |