Plot Synopsis

MY LIFE IS MURDER is a one-hour mystery series that follows ex-homicide detective Alexa Crowe, who uses her unique skills and insights into the darker quirks of human nature to provoke, comfort and push the right buttons as she unravels the truth behind the most baffling crimes. As Alexa unmasks the hidden passions and dangerous secrets lurking in the energetic, ever-changing city of Melbourne, she is ably assisted by ambitious twenty-something Madison Feliciano -- who is not so quietly learning from the best -- and her former boss, Detective Inspector Keiran Hussy, who enlists Alexa on his trickiest cases. MY LIFE IS MURDER had its U.S. premiere on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, as Acorn TV released the first two episodes. Additional episodes are released on subsequent Mondays, include:

"Feet of Clay" (U.S. premiere on Monday, August 26): A year ago, beautiful young PR assistant Christina Cortez was killed in a hit-and-run by a drunk driver who turned herself in a few days later. It seems like a tragic -- but closed -- case. But who sent Christina the mysterious message that prompted her to be at that fatal spot in the first place? Alexa investigates Christina's boss, glamourous social-media queen Morgana Finch, for answers.

"Another Bloody Podcast" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 2): When a true-crime podcast blames Kieran for the lack of progress on an investigation into the killing of a young gay man, who was found with a cult-like symbol on his forehead, Alexa is determined to help Kieran out. It soon becomes clear that not only does the podcaster want to remain anonymous, but that he or she knows intimate details about the victim.

"Old School" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 9): Alexa revisits better days -- or at least younger ones -- after her beloved high-school teacher is crushed to death by a boat rack. Acting on Kieran's hunch that the rack didn't collapse by accident, Alexa looks into Miranda Lee, the new principal -- who also happens to be her old classmate and frenemy.

"Remains to Be Seen" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 16): While jogging one morning, Alexa collapses on the bridge named in honor of her late husband. As she confronts her mortality, Kieran takes the opportunity to hand her the case of Patrick Mandel, a gambling addict found buried in an already occupied grave. Alexa investigates the victim's girlfriend -- who is suspiciously a funeral director.

"Fake Empire" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 23): When Kieran presents Alexa with another unsolved murder -- a nurse stabbed in the back a week after proposing to his girlfriend -- Alexa declines until Kieran mentions the involvement of clairvoyant Chloe Angel, who knows details about the case not released to the public. Ever the skeptic, Alexa is determined find the killer and prove that Chloe is a phony.

"Mirror, Mirror" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 23): As Alexa's birthday approaches, Kieran gives her an early present: the case of a plastic surgeon obsessed with getting her own cosmetic procedures, who died after self-administering an anti-wrinkle drug she developed. Alexa questions the husband-and-wife team that own the clinic where the victim worked.



On Monday, August 30, 2021 Acorn TV presented the U.S. debut of Season 2 of MY LIFE IS MURDER. Building on the warmth, intrigue, and humor of its acclaimed Australian series, MY LIFE IS MURDER moves to Auckland, New Zealand for its new 10-episode season starring Lucy Lawless. In this new season, Alexa finds herself back in her home country for the first time in years, and can't help herself when she is asked to look into a bizarre unsolved murder. Joined again by her partner-in-crime-solving, Madison Feliciano as well as series newcomers, the charismatic detective Harry Henare and cafe owner Reuben Wulf, she quickly finds herself investigating other murder mysteries in surprising, glamorous worlds filled with intriguing characters who are hiding dangerous and deadly secrets. Guest stars this season include William Shatner, Martin Henderson, Michelle Ang , Sara Wiseman, Bill Bailey, Matt Whelan and popular drag performers Kita Mean and Amanduh La Hor. Season 2 also reunites Lucy with several former castmates from her most iconic series, including Anna Hutchison (SPARTACUS), Graham Vincent (SPARTACUS), Jay Ryan (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, IT CHAPTER TWO, MARY KILLS PEOPLE) and Bruce Hopkins (LORD OF THE RINGS; XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS).

"I am in love with the city of my birth and I'm thrilled to be showing her off to the world as the stunning backdrop to our stories," says Lucy Lawless.

"Call of the Wild" (U.S. premiere on Monday, August 30, 2021): When a woman shoots a stranger at point blank range by Auckland Harbour, it looks like an open-and-shut case. But things become anything but simple when investigator Alexa Crowe takes on the case. Guest starring: Anna Hutchison and Josh McKenzie. Directed by: Britta Hawkins. Written by: Tim Pye. Produced by: Mark Beesley.

"Oceans Apart" (U.S. premiere on Monday, August 30, 2021): Alexa's investigation into the death of a surfing champion takes her back to an old childhood haunt. But what is the victim's influencer girlfriend trying to hide? And why is Alexa so reluctant to spend time at one of the world's best beaches? Directed by: Britta Hawkins. Written by: Jodie Molloy. Produced by: Mark Beesley.

"All That Glitters" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 6, 2021): Alexa's personal and professional lives collide when she investigates the death of a drag queen whose star was on the rise. Guest starring: Martin Henderson, Michelle Ang, drag performers Kita Mean, Elektra Shock, Drew Blood and Amanduh La Whore. Directed by: Mike Smith. Written by: Kathryn Burnett. Produced by: Mark Beesley.

"Look Don't Touch" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 13, 2021): Alexa is confronted by her own history when she investigates the death of a museum curator. Guest starring: Jay Ryan and Graham Vincent. Directed by: Mike Smith. Written by: Chris Hawkshaw. Produced by: Mark Beesley.

"Crushed Dreams" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 20, 2021): Sam, a young, up-and-coming winemaker from Waiheke Island, has died, having been pulled into a grape crushing machine. She was found early in the morning by a fellow winemaker, the renowned and charming Joe Ellingham. Alexa takes the ferry out to Waiheke Island to investigate, and Madison is of course only too happy to join when she hears that the winery makes a great Pinot Grigio! Sam's death looks like an accident -- but why would she have been operating this machinery late at night? And, while she has no known enemies, there are a few potential suspects: a jealous rival winemaker; a vineyard worker beginning to begrudge his meager wages and unfavorable contract; and Joe has a dodgy past, too. Guest starring: Graham Vincent.

"Sleep No More" (U.S. premiere on Monday, September 27, 2021): A frosty reception awaits Alexa when she investigates how the chef at a resort died in his own walk-in freezer.

"All The Better To See You" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 4, 2021): All the world's a stage when Alexa investigates a murder of an actor in the middle of a live performance.

"Hidden Gems" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 11, 2021): Alexa must sort fact from fiction when a compulsive liar confesses to a murder at a high-end jewellery store.

"Wild Life" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 18, 2021): Harry asks Alexa to look into the case of his friend accused of murdering a survival expert.

"Pleasure and Pain" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 25, 2021): Alexa investigates the bizarre demise of a self-help group leader, found dead in a compromising tryst with his mistress and acolyte. This draws Alexa and Madison into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with the dead man's widow and son, as they uncover the dark secrets at the heart of this manipulative cult. Guest stars: Renee O'Connor and Michael Hurst.



Season 3 of MY LIFE IS MURDER makes its U.S. debut on Monday, October 10, 2022 on Acorn TV. Two episodes premiere weekly on Mondays through November 7. Alexa Crowe is back in her hometown of Auckland, New Zealand with ten new intriguing cases that pit her against fascinating, powerful and surprising suspects each week -- everyone from eccentric billionaires to grieving florists, and tango dancers to fiery fashionistas. The only thing they have in common is that none of them are expecting Alexa's unique brand of crime solving, but they quickly learn that you underestimate Alexa Crowe at your own risk. Proud "lone wolf" Alexa has now built a small community of fierce supporters, friends and fellow investigators in Madison, Harry and Reuben, along with new friends into this unlikely "found family." Alexa is surrounded by her brother Will Crowe who was recently released from prison and a Navy Cryptologist. Guest stars this season include Temuera Morrison and Simone Kessell. Season 3 episodes are:

"It Takes Two" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 10, 2022): When Alexa investigates the death of a young teacher at a tango club, it's not clear who is leading whom in a dangerous dance to discover the truth.

"Nothing Concrete" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 10, 2022): Truth is stranger than fiction when a crime novelist is found dead encased in a public sculpture, and Alexa uncovers a plot more deadly than any of the victim's novels.

"Bloodlines" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 17, 2022): Alexa sets out to prove the innocence of a champion thoroughbred blamed for the death of his handler at a stud farm where secrets lurk and blood is thicker than water.

"The Village" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 17, 2022): Alexa examines a death at a retirement village where a quiet life is the last thing the residents want -- and where her brother Will's involvement hits too close to home.

"Silent Lights" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 24, 2022): After Christmas lights aficionado Paddy falls from his roof, his widow accuses their neighbors of murder. Alexa must unravel a mystery as tangled as Paddy's lights.

"Bride to Bee" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 24, 2022): When a bride dies on her wedding day from an allergic reaction to a bee sting, her devastated groom blames his powerful father. Was it a tragic accident, or revenge?

"Breaking Bread" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 31, 2022): A pair of feuding bakers and former spouses put Alexa through her paces when the wife's new beau drowns with a rare flour in his lungs after a suspicious car wreck.

"Gaslight Sonata" (U.S. premiere on Monday, October 31, 2022): Alexa and Madison's investigation into the death of a music producer is complicated by the arrival of a young girl at Alexa's door with some very big news.

"Staying Mum" (U.S. premiere on Monday, November 7, 2022): When Alexa looks into the death of a popular male nanny, she learns that it's not just kids who have cliques and that pushy parents are more terrifying than many killers.

"Rising Angel" (U.S. premiere on Monday, November 7, 2022): The case of a young model's death backstage at a fashion show sees Alexa facing off with a former supermodel as she investigates some absolutely killer clothes.
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MY LIFE IS MURDER returns to Acorn TV with a two-episode premiere on Monday, June 17, 2024 co-premiering on BBC America, with two episodes premiering weekly on Mondays on both platforms. Starring Lucy Lawless as the fearless and unapologetic investigator Alexa Crowe, this new season features a slew of puzzling cases ranging from homicidal hairdressers to wicked widows and brutal ballet to deadly souffles. Eight new mysteries. Eight new worlds. Eight diabolical killers that only Alexa Crowe can catch. But this time, Alexa is bringing her friends and family along for the ride: Tech guru Madison (Ebony Vagulans) is stepping up, contributing her considerable technical skills to Alexa's investigations and the two of them have fallen into a comfortable mentor-mentee relationship. Though neither of them will ever agree on who is the mentor and who is the student. Cafe owner Reuben (Joe Naufahu) is stepping in. Brother Will (Martin Henderson) is staying close. Detective Harry (Rawiri Jobe) has her back and cranky cat, Chowder, can't help complicating everything.