TV & Film
Hey Gang! Today's theme is Murder Mystery Streaming Recommendations!HULU:The Killing (2011-2014): The performances by Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman are incredible! The first three seasons are fantastic, the final season is good to see where the main characters story end up. (Violence, substance use, adult themes)Agatha Christie's Marple (2004-2013): A fun modern series based on one of Agatha Christie's all time favorite classic mystery characters Ms. Marple. Amazon Prime: River (2015): Starring the amazing Nicola Walker and Stellan Skarsgård. (Violence)The Lady Vanishes (2013): Remake of the book which inspired Alfred Hicthcock's Film by the same name. Light and fun romp through 1920's Croatia on a train.Mystery Road (2018): Judy Davis, Aaron Pedersen Interesting Australian mystery series. (Adult themes, substance use, violence)NETFLIX Broachchurch (2013-2017): Tour-de-force performances by David Tennant, Olivia Colman and Charlotte Rampling. Intense, emotionally impactful, terrific TV. (Violence, adult themes)Sherlock (2010-2017): Benedict Cumberbatch is a smart, aloof and interesting modern Sherlock Holmes. Martin Feeman (Hobbit) plays Dr. Watson. Highly recommended.Dark (2017-2020): German, mysterious, touch of sci-fi. Simply perfect and complex storytelling. (Graphic violence)Criminal UK; Criminal: Germany; Criminal: Frances, Criminal:Spain. (2019-): Each series has the same set (a police detective interrogation room) but entirely different characters and mysteries. All are tremendous. Thrilling. Will keep you guessing to the last minute of each episode. (Description of violence, sexual assault, substance use)Collateral (2018): British Mystery with a message. Starring Carey Mulligan, Nicola Walker. (Violence) The Five (2016): Lighter fare but fun mystery. (Violence) The Tasty-Treat-Sensation for this episode are Hostess Zingers! Chocolate or Vanilla, and I double checked, they still have coconut (aka Raspberry)!!