'Death and Other Details': 6 murder mystery shows you’ll love if you're hooked onto Hulu's riveting series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Death and Other Details', Hulu's latest offering, is making waves among the fans. The locked room murder mystery is being praised for its intriguing plot backed by powerful performances by the supporting cast along with Mandy Patinkin and Violett Beane in the lead.
The series revolves around Imogene Scott, who becomes the prime suspect in the murder on the luxury cruise and is forced to join hands with private investigator Rufus Coteworth to solve the mystery.
If 'Death and Other Details' is your kinda show, here's a carefully crafted list of similar murder mystery shows that you can add to your watch list.
'Only Murders in the Building' (2021)
‘Only Murders in the Building’ is a riveting show known for its comedic approach to crime fiction.
Created by Steve Martin, Dan Fogelman, and John Hoffman, the series features Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as strangers turned friends with a shared interest in true crime podcasts who come together to investigate a murder in their upscale New York City apartment building.
The gripping narrative, strong performances, and dark comedy earned it nominations for Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award.
So far, the makers have rolled out three seasons with ten episodes each while the fourth season is in the making. You can binge-watch this show on Hulu.
'The Afterparty' (2022)
Created by Christopher Miller, the 2022 release is one of the most recommended shows for its refreshing nature. The comedy murder mystery anthology television series features Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoe Chao.
Season 1 follows the investigation of a high-profile murder that occurs at a high school reunion after-party, while the second season revolves around the crime at a wedding.
The two seasons are available to watch on Apple TV+. In October 2023, it was announced that it wouldn't return with another season.
'The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window' (2022)
Kristen Bell starrer murder mystery thriller comprises of eight-episodes streaming on Netflix.
The story revolves around Anna, a lonely alcoholic woman who also suffers from frequent hallucinations. Unsure of whether or not she witnessed a murder, she begins her journey to get to the truth when nobody believes her.
Though the show received mixed reviews, one can watch it for the elements of psychological thrill and Bell's remarkable performance.
'Poker Face' (2023)
'Poker Face' is a crime series with a perfect blend of comedy. Natasha Lyonne features as Charlie Cale, a casino worker on the run who finds herself entangled in numerous mysterious deaths of strangers along the way.
Just like 'Death and Other Details', this show created by Rian Johnson offers an engaging narrative around the protagonist.
As the show received critical acclaim, it was renewed for a second season in 2023. Lyonne has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.
'Poker Face' Season 1 is streaming on Peacock.
'Deadloch' (2023)
The show revolves around the discovery of a local man’s body on the beach that shakes a tranquil Tasmanian town. Starring Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Alicia Gardiner, and Nina Oyama, the Australian crime mystery series offers a captivating plot with refreshing humor.
For the mystery enthusiasts, this show makes an engaging watch. The eight-episodic series is available on Prime Video.
'Monsieur Spade' (2024)
'Monsieur Spade' is an American neo-noir series featuring Clive Owen in the lead. The series follows the story of Sam Spade, a retired detective who investigates the brutal murder of six beloved nuns at the chapel.
Set in a small town in France, the show offers unexpected twists in a platter of gripping narrative.
It is currently streaming on AMC and Canal+.
