DEGANZ Watch List: Murder, Mystery, Makeovers & More
There’s plenty to watch this month, with DEGANZ members bringing their talents to crime drama, comedy, factual and documentary.
First up is the thrilling return of crime drama A Remarkable Place to Die, with DEGANZ members Peter Burger, Victoria Boult and Emmet Skilton directing Season 2.
Also in the drama space is new dramedy series Good Bones, edited by Kerri Roggio.
DEGANZ members are also making their mark in factual and documentary, with web series Reo Auaha, co-directed by Julie Zhu, and feature documentary Sleep, directed by Dan Salmon and produced by Mark McNeill.
Check out what our members have been working on and add these titles to your watchlist!
Crime Drama Series
Directors: Peter Burger, Victoria Boult, Emmet Skilton
While Anais risks everything with her unofficial investigation into Maja’s murder, the whānau are drawn into the discovery of a woman who vanished 15 years ago.
Good Bones
Dramedy Series
Editor: Kerri Roggio
Challenged to step up by his pregnant wife, Sal buys a rundown estate. Problematically, the previous owner died under mysterious circumstances. Now, Sal must solve a cold case and renovate – all before the baby arrives.
Available to stream on Three Now.
Reo Auaha
Factual Web Series
Directors: Julie Zhu & Whatanui Flavell
This series follows some of the most talented Māori artists around the motu who are using their art to colour their world. Eight artists, eight different art forms, all using their craft as a powerful expression of the hopes, messages, and visions of a generation.
Available to watch on YouTube.
Sleep
Documentary
Director: Dan Salmon
Producer: Mark McNeill
Al Brown explores why thousands of Kiwis struggle, like him, to sleep. He is on an adventure to uncover the science, myths and simple solutions that could transform the way we all live.
Last updated on 24 September 2026
