This Is Not a Murder Mystery

This series is a delightful and stylish twist on the classic whodunit. Set in the opulent 1930s with a gathering of legendary surrealist artists, it plays masterfully with suspense and visual flair. The ensemble cast shines, and the production design - from elegantly dressed characters to haunting estate grounds - immerses you completely. What truly elevates the show is its clever fusion of art history and mystery: references to icons like René Magritte and Salvador Dalí enrich the story while never overshadowing the plot. For anyone looking for an intelligent drama wrapped in atmosphere and intrigue, this series is a must-watch.

The characters seem like cardboard, underdeveloped; you have a series of remarkable personalities from art history and you do absolutely nothing with them. Lacks any depth. The conversations have the superficiality of a supermarket checkout. A terrible cinematography-have they ever heard of the golden ratio? There is never any attempt at a visually stunning shot. Always very central framing. Disappointment.