A Remarkable Place to Die
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Headquarters | New Zealand, Australia |
| Products | Crime drama television series |
A Remarkable Place to Die is a crime drama series produced through a collaboration between New Zealand and Australia, developed by Philly de Lacey and scripted by de Lacey alongside John Banas. The narrative centers on Detective Anais Mallory (Chelsie Preston Crayford), who works homicide cases in Queenstown while simultaneously seeking answers about her sister’s untimely death.
The show debuted in 2024 on TVNZ 1 in New Zealand and the Nine Network across Australia. On 20 April 2025, it was officially confirmed that a second season would be produced.
In 2025, the inaugural season was broadcast in Germany via ZDF under the title Queenstown Murders, accompanied by the subtitle Zum Sterben schön (meaning Drop-dead gorgeous). Viewers could watch either the dubbed version or the original English audio with German subtitles.
Plot summary
Detective Anais Mallory (Preston Crayford) leaves her position handling homicide cases in Sydney to return to her native Queenstown, New Zealand. Upon arrival, she reconnects with her mother Veronica (Gibney), who is mourning the suspicious death of Anais’ sister Lynne following a fatal road incident. While collaborating with local detective Simon Delaney (Whelan) on ongoing investigations, Anais also delves into uncovering the truth behind her sister’s demise and manages complicated personal relationships, including facing her ex-fiancé Luke (Terrier), who is now married to Maja (Evans), Anais’ former closest friend.
Casting
- Chelsie Preston Crayford portrays Anais Mallory, a detective returning to her roots in Queenstown
- Matt Whelan plays Simon Delaney, Anais’ partner in law enforcement
- Rebecca Gibney appears as Veronica Mallory, Anais’ mother
- Charles Jazz Terrier takes on the role of Luke Staunton, Anais’ ex-fiancé
- Indiana Evans embodies Maja Staunton, an Australian and Anais’ former best friend who is now married to Luke
- Alex Tarrant features as Dr. Ihaka Cooper, a pathologist
- Tara Canton plays Lynne Mallory, the deceased sister of Anais
Recurring
- Michala Banas acts as Kylie Shorrock, a professional pyrotechnician
- Utsa Chatterjee appears as Dr. Anjali Bali, a fellow pathologist working alongside Ihaka
Guest cast
- Nathalie Boltt portrays Marijke Van Heusen, a wealthy expatriate from South Africa
- Mike Edward plays Stus Van Heusen, Marijke’s affluent husband originating from South Africa