After watching the new Netflix murder mystery series The Residence, you might be looking for other shows in the genre to scratch your itch and explore more twisted stories.
The rise of true crime content in the last few years has led to the popularity of the murder mystery genre in film and TV. Let's explore some of the best shows that you can watch below.
Only Murders in the Building
The hit Hulu murder mystery comedy Only Murders in the Building has become one of the most popular shows in the genre, partly thanks to the impeccable chemistry between Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.
Each season explores a different case that the main trio investigates and, somehow, all of them are connected to the apartment building that they're living in. The series has managed to invite well-known stars to join the mystery such as the likes of Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd, Cara Delevingne, and many more.
Elsbeth
The CBS drama Elsbeth features fan-favorite The Good Wife character Elsbeth Tascioni as the center of her own murder mystery series as she helps the New York Police Department (NYPD) investigate different crimes.
Each episode features a different case that is usually perpetrated by a character played by the special guest star of the week. With her unique personality and unconventional point-of-view, she manages to help the NYPD find the suspect.
Poker Face
The Peacock series Poker Face offers a unique take on the murder mystery genre as it centers on a woman named Charlie Cale (played by Natasha Lyonne), who has an extraordinary ability to detect whether someone is lying.
In each episode, Charlie finds herself in the middle of strange cases and ends up solving the mystery. The series also utilizes the "howcatchem" format as an episode would usually begin by showing the crime and the suspect before following Charlie's investigation.
The Afterparty
The short-lived Apple TV+ series The Afterparty only lasted for two seasons. However, it made a huge mark among the critics and its small fanbase thanks to its creative storytelling by telling the perspective of each character using different genres.
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoe Chao led both seasons of the series. The first installment was set in the afterparty of a high school reunion while the second installment took place the day after a wedding.
The White Lotus
While HBO's The White Lotus is not a murder mystery in a traditional sense, each season still has a strong mystery aspect as it always begins with a dead body and the subsequent episodes explore the characters in the days leading up to the murder as well as clues on the identity of the deceased.
Audiences who love the series are more interested in the show's character study of the quirky guests and staff that they're featuring in the season and its compelling exploration of class, identity, and privilege.
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