
Acorn TV in April 2025 is packed with must-watch mysteries, gripping dramas, and thrilling new seasons of fan-favorite shows.
This month, DI Max Arnold returns in The Chelsea Detective season three, uncovering dark secrets hidden beneath Chelsea’s high society. Meanwhile, The Brokenwood Mysteries season 11 brings more quirky small-town investigations with DI Mike Shepherd at the helm.
Whether you love classic whodunits or complex psychological thrillers, there's something for every mystery lover. Don't miss out—check out the full list of premieres and start streaming your next obsession!
DI Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) and DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme) return in season three to uncover Chelsea’s hidden darkness. This time, they investigate an ex-soldier’s body found in an allotment, the brutal murder of an antique dealer, and a climate scientist’s mysterious death in a stolen car. Meanwhile, Max navigates couples therapy with his estranged wife, Astrid, as they attempt to mend their fractured relationship. It is one of the top highlights coming to Acorn TV in April.
When a massive fire engulfs Eden, it sets off a chain of events that pulls Tannie Maria (Maria Doyle Kennedy), Jessie (Kylie Fisher), and Khaya (Tony Kgoroge) into a murder investigation. As they dig deeper, they uncover the town’s darkest secrets, revealing more than they ever expected.
In this quirky New Zealand mystery, DI Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea) arrives in the quiet town of Brokenwood with his vintage car, love for country music, and a complicated past. Teaming up with by-the-book DC Kristin Sims (Fern Sutherland), he quickly learns that Brokenwood is anything but peaceful—it's full of secrets waiting to be uncovered. It is your go-to series to watch on Acorn TV in April.
DI Ffion Lloyd (Elen Rhys) reunites with her ex-lover, DS Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington), to solve the murder of a nurse in a quiet Welsh coastal town. As the case reopens old wounds and casts doubt on a past conviction, the community fears a copycat killer. With shocking twists and a heart-stopping finale, this dark psychological drama keeps you guessing until the end.
Monday, April 7
The Chelsea Detective Season 3, Episode 2, “Deadlock”
Blackshore, Episode 6 (FINALE)
Murdoch Mysteries Season 18, Episode 9, “When Rubber Meets Road”
Recipes for Love and Murder Season 2, Episode 7, “Come Home to Roost”
Red Joan
Monday, April 14
Recipes for Love and Murder Season 2, Episode 8, “Always Look After Your Pots”
The Chelsea Detective Season 3, Episode 3, “Myths and Legends”
Murdoch Mysteries Season 18, Episode 10, “The Men Who Sold the World” (300th Episode of Murdoch Mysteries)
Hemingway vs Callaghan
Monday, April 21
Acorn TV x TED Talks: Transform Your Thinking, Episode 6, “Climate Action, Now! (FINALE)
The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 11, Episode 1
The Chelsea Detective Season 3, Episode 4, “For The Greater Good”
Murdoch Mysteries Season 18, Episode 11, “Bombshells”
Monday, April 28
The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 11, Episode 2
Murdoch Mysteries Season 18, Episode 12, “The Star of Mandalay”
The One That Got Away Season 1, Episode 1 & Episode 2
Last month’s guide: New Acorn TV shows and movies in March 2025
Titles premiering on streaming April 2025: