In the oversaturated genre of crime thrillers, Murder Mindfully has emerged as a groundbreaking series. Since its debut last Halloween, the show has made waves. Comprising the elements of dark comedy with mindfulness, the show presents a thought-provoking blend that has captivated the audience.
In its first run with season 1, Murder Mindfully hit the number one spot on Netflix Global Top 10 Non-English Shows within a week of its release. And it stayed in its place for three more weeks.
After this epic success, Netflix did not delay in renewing the show for a second season. The series does have the potential to become a multi-season mega series. If you have not yet hopped on to the Murder Mindfully bandwagon, here are five reasons to not miss out on the show.
1. An enthralling premise
Murder Mindfully follows Björn Diemel, a defense attorney dealing with burnout due to his workaholic nature. Due to his occupational demands Diemel, (played by Tom Schilling) struggles to maintain a work-life balance; spending little to no time with his family.
In an attempt to save his marriage and for the sake of his daughter, Diemel listens to his wife Katharina (Emily Cox) and starts therapy. Through his therapy sessions, he learns to be more mindful. He achieves the serious effect of being there for his family. However, these practices also come in handy when he finds himself in a tricky situation with the mafia.
Based on the novel by Karsten Dusse via Netflix, the show stays true to its source of adaptation and is in German. The show was one of the big successes Netflix had in October 2024. It presents a stark contrast between the tranquility of mindfulness and the gruesome chaos of the world of crime.
2. Unique blend of genres and mindfulness
Murder Mindfully is a unique blend of seemingly disparate genres. Themes of crime, family drama, mental health, and mindfulness merge to make an entertaining watch. Although it is a psychological thriller in the truest sense the storyline is wonderfully layered with dark humour and mindfulness practices.
It so happens that shows sometimes do not deliver what they promise. But this decadent piece of German television is everything it appears to be and more. All the varied genres it promises to include are intricately interwoven into the fabric of the show and affect everything from character development to the furthering of the plot. This key characteristic has been exceedingly praised by the critics.
The mindfulness aspect of the story really takes it up a notch. The opportunity to witness a murderer using deep breathing exercises while being interrogated and meditating on his actions and feelings of guilt does not come by often. And that too as wonderfully executed as in Murder Mindfully is extremely rare.
3. Splendid cinematic visuals and direction
Murder Mindfully is a visual feast. Ranging from serene greens to a violent crime scene, the cinematic settings meticulously reflect the show’s themes and tone. The show also uses colors in a way that almost feels like a plot device.
Green and blue hues in scenes of the tranquility of mind through practicing mindfulness; and crimes and gory shades of colors that show the brutality of the murder scenes. The overall effect is vibrant and thematic and greatly enhances the storytelling.
Moreover, the team of talented directors, namely Boris Kunz, Martina Plura, and Max Zähle does an impeccable job of bringing the nuanced story to life. The meticulous shots and impressive pacing signify a great vision for filmmaking. It is so efficiently pre-planned that the rhythm keeps the viewers engaged. The show can be fascinating because of its artistic execution as well as its thought-provoking narrative.
4. Top-notch humour
The show does a phenomenal job with its humor. And has been applauded for it. It is a piece of classic deadpan German humor which never missed. Also, humor infuses itself poetically in the storyline without taking away from the intense themes of the show. The show is a masterful transformation of a high-stakes premise into a relatable and hilarious eight-episode series.
The dark subject matter is strangely enhanced by the epic use of humor. For the humorous effect, the show banks on its genre-blend. Having a detective urge his suspect to go through a guided meditation is insightful and hilarious.
5. Intriguing array of characters
Another reason to not miss out on Murder Mindfully is because the show presents an array of complex and layered characters. While each character is unique in their own right, they are also relatable. Hence, the sense of seeing yourself in a character is what makes you connect with. And Murder Mindfully absolutely nails this.
The multifaceted characters are skilfully portrayed by brilliant actors. And this well a job at bringing a character to life is bound to leave an impression.
Murder Mindfully is unique. It gives an experience that is not precedented and can certainly not be copied or recreated soon. The show has an innovative approach to the thrilling genre of murder mystery. It is refreshing in its nuanced execution of a fascinatingly complex storyline. For anyone looking for something different than the usual murder mystery, Murder Mindfully is a must.
Murder Mindfully is available to stream on Netflix.
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