My Life is Murder, the “charming, light-hearted classic mystery” (Decider) that stars Xena: Warrior Princess’ Lucy Lawless as investigator Alexa Crowe, returns for a fifth series with more cases including the mysterious death of a livestreaming fitness instructor, a murderous pet custody feud, a body in a jellyfish tank and a bloody trivia night. One of the best cosy crime series on TV right now, My Life is Murder’s fifth series is one of the best yet thanks to the compelling mysteries, whipsmart writing and Lucy Lawless’ wonderful performance.
Synopsis
Lucy Lawless returns as Alexa Crowe, the sharp-witted investigator with a talent for uncovering the truth behind even the most perplexing crimes. This season, while soaking up the sun in Fiji, Alexa’s holiday takes a dark turn when a familiar foe resurfaces. But catching a killer isn’t her only unfinished business — she’s also reunited with Jesse, her former police partner, is he the one that got away? With her whānau backing her every step of the way, Alexa is diving headfirst into a new wave of high-stakes cases — where buried secrets resurface and justice is never as simple as it seems.
MY LIFE IS MURDER: SERIES 5 is available on DVD from Acorn Media
