“Engrossing” New Zealand crime drama with detective that’s ‘lost her memory’ streaming in UK now

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A captivating New Zealand crime drama, The Gulf, is now available on Channel 4. The show, which originally ran for two seasons from 2019 to 2021, centers around a detective who suffers amnesia and the loss of her husband in a car accident.

People in the UK can now watch the whole show on Channel 4, as it’s recently become available on the streaming service.

The series The Gulf centers around Detective Jess, who is grappling with the loss of her husband in a car accident. As she investigates cases, her strict sense of right and wrong is challenged, forcing her to confront the complexities of morality and a world that isn’t simply black and white.

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The series features Kate Elliott (known from Ash), Ido Drent (Shortland Street), Timmie Cameron (The Pact), Dahnu Graham (Sweet Tooth), and Alison Bruce (The Power of the Dog). Paula Boock and Donna Malane created the show.

According to a review in The Post NZ, the show occasionally borrows elements from other dark detective dramas, but it also feels authentically New Zealand in its approach and setting.

Okay, so The Gulf starts a little slow – the first episode is a bit of a slog, honestly. But stick with it! Kate Elliott is seriously good in it, and things get way more gripping and psychological as you go on. That’s what Decider said, and I think they’re right.

Viewers have generally enjoyed The Gulf, with one IMDb user praising it as being on par with BBC quality and calling it the best New Zealand thriller ever made.

Viewers raved about the show, with many praising the beautiful scenery of Waiheke Island and the captivating, unfolding storyline. One fan said they were hooked from the start and are eagerly anticipating the next season.

One viewer agreed with the positive reviews, saying that once you get used to the relaxed island lifestyle and the initial difficult backstory, the mystery series is as good as the best British shows, especially the original Prime Suspect.

The Gulf is available to stream now on Channel 4.

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2025-11-21 13:49