If you’ve been missing the mind-bending narratives of ‘The OA’, here’s something to pique your interest. Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, the creative minds behind ‘The OA’, are back with a new show, “A Murder at the End of the World,” which premiered on Hulu on November 14. This time, they’re taking us on a thrilling murder mystery adventure, and honestly, it’s been a fascinating ride so far.
The show centers around Darby Hart, played by Emma Corrin (yes, the same actor who brilliantly portrayed Princess Diana in “The Crown”). Darby is this young, genius hacker who’s sort of like the modern-day Sherlock Holmes but with a Gen Z twist. She ends up at this secretive billionaire’s retreat in Iceland – think of it as a gathering of the minds but with a dark twist.
So here’s the thing – the show’s setting is this futuristic hotel in Iceland, which is pretty cool if you ask me. The hosts are a tech mogul and his hacker wife, played by Clive Owen and Brit Marling. The whole vibe is very tech-forward, reflecting today’s digital world and the power dynamics within it.
The first couple of episodes, “Homme Fatale” and “The Silver Doe,” do a great job setting up the mystery. They take us through Darby’s unique upbringing and her previous crime-solving adventures with her then-boyfriend Bill, played by Harris Dickinson. But here’s the catch – Bill ends up dead in the first episode, and it looks like an overdose. But, of course, things aren’t that simple in a show by Marling and Batmanglij.
Darby doesn’t buy the overdose story and starts digging around. She finds some sketchy details, like how Bill had injection marks only on his dominant arm, which is unusual for drug users. Plus, she finds out there were some pretty interesting people around Bill’s room on the night he died, including a venture capitalist and an Iranian activist who supposedly hates the host, Ronson.
What I love about this show is that it’s not just about finding the killer. It’s about the clash of generations, the role of technology in our lives, and how the young can challenge the powerful. It’s a classic whodunnit but with layers that make you think about the world we live in.
With five more episodes to go and the finale set for December 19th, “A Murder at the End of the World” promises to be a gripping series that keeps us guessing. It’s refreshing to see Marling and Batmanglij take on a new genre and absolutely nail it. If you’re into mysteries with a side of tech and generational drama, this is your show. Tune in to Hulu every Tuesday to catch the latest episodes.