What’s Coming to Acorn TV in April 2025

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Isha Das
Isha Das
Streaming Staff Writer
Edited by:
Ishita Chatterjee
Ishita Chatterjee
Streaming Staff Editor
The One That Got Away, Recipes for Love and Murder, The Brokenwood Mysteries, and The Chelsea Detective (Credit- AcornTV)

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!

Highlights

The Chelsea Detective Season 3 – New Season Premieres on Monday, April 7

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.

Recipes for Love and Murder Season 2 – New Episodes Every Monday Until the Season Finale on April 14

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.

The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 11 – New Season Premieres on Monday, April 21

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.

The One That Got Away – Two-Episode Premiere on Monday, April 28

The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away (Credit- BBC)

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.

Full Acorn TV April 2025 Premiere Schedule

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

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