A Murder at the End of the World
A Murder at the End of the World

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A Murder at the End of the World

2023
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Gen Z amateur sleuth and tech-savvy hacker Darby Hart and eight other guests are invited by a reclusive billionaire to participate in a retreat at a remote location. When one of the other guests is found dead, Darby must use her skills to prove it was murder before the killer takes another life.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users78%
Director: Brit Marling and Zal BatmanglijGenres: Mystery, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young amateur sleuth and Gen Z icon, Darby Hart, is invited to a remote retreat in Iceland by a reclusive billionaire. When one of the guests is found dead, Darby must race against time to solve the murder before the killer strikes again. The investigation forces her to confront her own past traumas while navigating a complex web of secrets among the privileged attendees.

Critical Reception

The series received generally positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension, stylish visuals, and the performances of its cast, particularly Emma Corrin. Some viewers found the pacing uneven at times, and the mystery's resolution was met with mixed reactions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and compelling atmosphere.

  • Emma Corrin's performance as the lead investigator is a standout.

  • Some critics noted a slower pace and a less satisfying resolution to the central mystery.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the show's intriguing premise and visual aesthetic, with many enjoying the performances. Some viewers felt the plot became convoluted, and the ending didn't fully meet expectations.

Fun Fact

The series was created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, the same duo behind the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'The OA'.

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