Original title
Small Town Scandal
Released
2/9/2026
Origin country
NZ
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Production companies
NZ on Air, Sky New Zealand Originals
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
8
Small Town Scandal follows Toby, a disgraced journalist turned podcast host, who returns to his rural hometown to investigate the bizarre death of his millionaire uncle - killed, suspiciously, by an automatic lawnmower.
Tom Sainsbury brings his mockumentary true-crime podcast to the screen. The beloved comedian plays a disgraced journalist-turned-true-crime podcast host investigating the death of his millionaire uncle in a town filled with eccentric suspects.
When his uncle dies under suspicious circumstances, disgraced journalist Toby Buchanan sees the perfect story to launch his comeback podcast - and perhaps save his career.
Toby's quiet probe into Aunty Janine's role in Uncle Mitch's death uncovers more than he expected. The revelation pulls him headfirst into the drug-laced, secret-riddled underbelly of Te Hoiho.
Toby crashes a swinger's party, where Aunty Janine is the undisputed belle of the ball. Surrounded by leather and chains, Toby believes this scene hides more than just late-night escapades.
Uncle Mitch's funeral stirs up new suspects. Toby gets some alone time with his old school crush, Katie, and then receives his juiciest lead to date.
Toby pauses his investigation to have dinner with his old crush and her husband. Toby learns the police are now investigating Uncle Mitch's death - and their prime suspect is Bruce Buchanan.
As the police close in, Toby helps his dad slip away. Digging deeper, Toby uncovers a key figure with a clear motive for murder.
Toby goes legit to clear his dad's name, hunting a more suspicious suspect. As the case bends towards the paranormal, Toby gets a surprising lead.
With his own legal trouble mounting, Toby must clear his and his dad's names, finish his podcast, deal with a serial killer, navigate the town fair, and solve Uncle Mitch's murder.
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