8 episodes

The Casketeers - Season 4

First aired Mar 15, 2021Season 4

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SierraKiloBravo

Jul 8, 2020

6.0

Review of seasons 1 and 2 Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/CO0lUTNUUlY So, watching TV shows about funerals is not my usual fare, but adding a New Zealand twist is enough to catch my interest. _The Casketeers_ has two seasons on Netflix, and follows the staff of Tipene Funerals, based in Auckland, New Zealand. _Passionate proprietors Francis and Kaiora Tipene offer a unique insight into Tipene Funerals, where the taboo of death is addressed with dignity and aroha._ Aroha is the Maori word for love and there is very much a lot of aroha on display in this series. The care that the staff and management take with their clients is wonderful to watch, and the interactions between them as a team are at times hilarious, and at others, downright sweet. Peppered all the way through it is some great Kiwi humour and cheekiness and its a pretty neat show overall. Both seasons are of the same quality and its balance of sad parts and humour made them both a pleasure to watch. I think this is a bit of a hidden gem in the Netflix catalogue, and well worth tracking down.

Episodes

Episode 1

The sun shines as I shed a tear

Mar 15, 202123 min

Francis and Kaiora navigate the difficulties of supporting grieving whānau during COVID-19 while operating under strict guidelines. Plus, with the mortuary now up and running, the funeral home has a flamboyant new staff member.

Episode 2

Sleep the never ending sleep

Mar 22, 202123 min

With Tipene Funerals storing bodies during COVID-19, Francis goes on a shopping spree to decorate the freezer. Later, the loss of a young mother resonates through her community. WARNING: This episode deals with the issue of suicide.

Episode 3

This is the day that tears are shed

Mar 29, 202123 min

Francies instigates an unusual team building episode and Nona directs the emotional funeral of a family friend

Episode 4

A constant love, a never ending love

Apr 5, 202123 min

The death of a young teenager hits home for the Tipenes and Kaiora upgrades one of Francis' favourite toys. He maimai aroha tenei ki a Blake Issac Wai Ariki James Heather.

Episode 5

A human bond can never be severed

Apr 19, 202123 min

Francis considers an unusual way of celebrating his Tongan whakapapa. Jay deals with the emotional toll of embalming a three month old pēpī.

Episode 6

Love surrounds us

Apr 26, 202123 min

A whanau trip to Queenstown is interrupted when Kaiora is called north to care for a dearly loved Aunty.

Episode 7

In life, in death, your family is everything

May 3, 202123 min

The staff pull together to remember a man with no family. Plus, Francis and Kaiora take a leap of faith, opening a new branch in Porirua.

Episode 8

Like the mighty Maire in the forest

May 10, 202123 min

The team of Tipene funerals go head to head in a ten pin bowling match, but rivalries are set aside to care for a special kaumatua.