Acorn TV is an American streaming service available in various countries, including New Zealand. The streaming platform releases new movies and shows every month, allowing subscribers to know what to expect.
The streaming service has already released its lineup of TV shows and films in May 2022. So get your Acorn TV subscription ready and check out this lineup of shows. Continue reading to know recent releases on Acorn TV.
Signora Volpe
Signora Volpe is a new series and a must-watch on Acorn TV in New Zealand. The show is about Sylvia, a British spy turned detective who heads to Italy to attend her niece’s wedding.
However, things go awry as the groom is nowhere to be seen and leaves a dead body behind. Sylvia steps in to investigate and then falls in love with the country.
She settles in a quaint house on a hillside, giving her the perfect opportunity to reconnect with her family. But Sylvia, disillusioned by her job as a spy, isn’t about to lead a quiet life as she investigates a new case every week.
Her investigations introduce Giovanni Riva, a handsome local police officer, into her life. The series stars Emilia Fox, Tara Fitzgerald, and Giovanni Cirfiera. Signora Volpe premiered recently on Acorn TV.
The Ipcress File
The events in the Ipcress File are set at the height of the Cold War and focus on Harry Palmer, an ex-smuggler turned spy. Harry is smack in the middle of a risky undercover mission that forces him to use his links to find the missing A-bomb scientist.
He gets assistance from Jean, a calm and collected agent who helps him progress on the case. The two discover the mysterious acronym IPCRESS, which Jean works hard to decipher.
The Ipcress File cast includes Joe Cole, Lucy Boynton, and Tom Hollander, premiered on May 19, 2022, on Acorn TV and will have six episodes.
My Life is Murder
The series stars Alexa (played by New Zealander Lucy Lawless), a playful but fearless private investigator. She’s called upon by an old colleague Kieran, who works as a detective to investigate some unsolved cases. Data analyst Madison helps the two solve some tricky matters.
My Life is Murder is a drama-comedy investigative series perfect for those who prefer light-hearted mystery series.
The series stars Lucy Lawless, Ebony Vagulans, and Bernard Curry and also features fellow New Zealand actor Joe Naafahu who appeared on Spartacus and Game of Thrones.
The second season of My Life is Murder premiered on May 23 2022, with ten episodes.
Garage Sale Mysteries
Amateur investigator Jennifer Shannon is again back with six more mysteries to solve. Some new cases in the second season of Garage Sale Mysteries include clearing an old friend’s name and a body discovered in the attic.
There’s also the mysterious case of a killer who leaves clues based on a novel. Acorn TV has many investigative drama shows on its platform, and Garage Sale Mysteries is one of the most intriguing.
Thérèse Raquin
This 1980 series is based on a novel by Emile Zola and is a complicated tale of obsession, passion, and an unforgivable act. The series is about Thérèse Raquin who’s married to the unwell Camille.
Instead of being there for her husband as he battles an illness, Thérèse Raquin starts having an affair with Laurent. The two are inseparable and devise a plan to get rid of Camille so they can be together. However, they start getting haunted by their actions.
Thérèse Raquin is an extraordinary miniseries that aired back in 1980. It’s a classic and is ideal for drama TV series enthusiasts. But the show is not for the faint of heart, as the actions of Thérèse Raquin and Laurent are offensive. Also, the show is unsuitable for those under 18s because it has adult content.
White Sands (Hvide Sande)
Helene is a skilled undercover police officer from Denmark, but her work is getting the best of her. Thomas is a top-flight German officer who’s just lost his wife to cancer. The two are called in to investigate the murder of a brother of a famous German politician in Hvide Sande (White Sands).
The two pose as the perfect couple to integrate into the Hvide Sande society to uncover the mysterious murder case. White Sands has eight engaging episodes, making this the ideal show for binge-watching.
The Shell Seekers
The Shell Seekers is the story of Penelope Keeling, the daughter of an artist. After suffering a heart attack, she looks back at her entire and varied life. From growing up as the daughter of a renowned painter, her unhappy marriage during wartime, and the one man she truly loved.
While she looks back at what she’s experienced, her children put pressure on her to cash out on her father’s paintings to ease their financial burdens.
The Shell Seekers has two episodes and is best defined as a slow-paced masterpiece with a theatrical storytelling style.
Four Seasons
This two-part miniseries will premiere on Acorn TV this May and is about the Combes family and their magnificent country estate, Endellion.
Alex is the family’s patriarch and calls the shots in the estate, which doesn’t go well with his eldest son Stephen. However, his other son, Charles, doesn’t have an issue with how his father controls the estate. The family enters a stormy phase with the return of Stephen’s ex-wife.
Hip
Morgane has a 160 IQ and works as a cleaning lady in a police station. The police officers are struggling with a case, but Morgane cleans up the investigation board, bringing new insight into the investigation.
The police request her to join in on the investigations, but she’ll only accept if they agree to help her unearth the disappearance of her first love.
The hip is a 2021 series; all eight episodes are available for streaming on Acorn TV.
Wrap Up
These are shows on Acorn TV in New Zealand. Most shows are investigative dramas, so fans of this genre will be spoilt for choice this coming May. So, get your subscription ready and stream your favorite Acorn TV shows from the comfort of your couch. Also, check out how to watch Dragon Ball Super Hero online for free.