Murderville
Murderville

Murderville

2022TV ShowEndedEnglish

Eccentric detective Terry Seattle teams up with clueless celebrity guest stars to investigate a series of murders in this improvisational crime comedy.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users90%
Director: Kotcha Makridou, Tristram Shapeero, Jen D'AngeloGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

In the improvisational comedy series Murderville, Detective Terry Seattle (Will Arnett) is a grizzled detective who takes on a new, clueless partner for each case. The twist? The guest stars playing his partners have no idea what's going to happen, as they have no script. They must improvise their way through each murder investigation.

Critical Reception

Murderville received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique improvisational premise, Will Arnett's performance, and the comedic chemistry with its guest stars. The show was lauded for its originality and laugh-out-loud moments, though some found the comedic style to be hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • A genuinely funny and inventive premise executed with comedic brilliance.
  • Will Arnett shines as the deadpan detective, anchoring the chaotic improvisations.
  • The guest stars bring fresh energy to each episode, making the mysteries surprisingly engaging.

Google audience: Audiences loved the show's hilarious improvisational format and Will Arnett's deadpan humor. Many appreciated the unique approach to a murder mystery comedy and found the guest stars' performances to be a highlight, leading to high overall satisfaction.

Fun Fact

Each guest star was given a "non-script" for their role, meaning they had to genuinely improvise their dialogue and reactions throughout the investigation scenes.

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