The Sunshine Murders

Synopsis

An unlikely crime fighting duo made up of two very different sisters. Shirley, a farmer from New Zealand and in search of her father, travels to Athens and meets her half-sister & detective, Helen. Shirley soon starts to help Helen solve crimes with her ‘bush’ wisdom and wit while they try to find their missing father.

First Air Date: 2025-09-08

Last Air Date: 2025-09-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Created By: Niall Johnson, Robert Shannon

Networks: 5

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Top Cast

Marina Sirtis as Alexa Moustakas
Peter Andre as George Constantinos
Christopher Sciueref as Captain Simos Spiteri
Emily Corcoran as Shirley Rangi
Dora Hrisikou as Helen Moustakas
Chloe Stannage as Thalia Moustakas
Constantine Andronikou as Andreas Doukakis
Whare Mihinui as Robbie Rangi

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Buried Family Secrets (2025-09-08)

When Greek detective Helen Moustakas is approached by New Zealand farmer Shirley Rangi, who claims to be her half-sister, she is reluctant to believe her, but agrees to a DNA test. Helen is called to investigate the death of an archaeologist - a mystery which Shirley proves unexpectedly, although accidentally, helpful in solving.
Ep. 2: Killer Cuisine (2025-09-09)

Greek Detective Helen Moustakas and her half-sister, Kiwi farmer Shirley Rangi, get involved in the investigation of a British TV chef's sudden death. Both Helen's mother Alexa and her daughter Thalia, are big fans of her show. Little does Helen know that this admiration eventually will put Thalia in great danger, and she and Shirley will need to work together to solve the crime and save Thalia.
Ep. 3: Island of Lies (2025-09-10)

Greek Detective Helen Moustakas is called to the island of Aegina with her half-sister the Kiwi farmer, Shirley Rangi, to investigate the suspicious death of a local taverna owner. As the duo dig deeper into the crime, they uncover a web of dark secrets within the deceased's family, which they must unravel before his murderer escapes.
Ep. 4: The Art of Murder (2025-09-11)

Greek Detective Helen Moustakas finally takes a holiday on the island of Aegina, with her daughter Thalia and her half-sister Shirley Rangi, only to be caught up in the bizarre death of a local heartthrob at the residence of a titled English widow. While Helen interviews the suspects, Thalia and Shirley wait for her, putting themselves in great danger.
Ep. 5: Game for a Kill (2025-09-12)

Greek Detective Helen Moustakas follows her half-sister Shirley Rangi to Cyprus believing they have a lead on their missing father. However, their work colleague George has a more pressing matter, his Cypriot cousin has been accused of murder. Helen and Shirley help to solve the baffling death of a sports promoter, and in doing so, get closer to finding their Dad.