Murder Mindfully – Review | Netflix

MURDER MINDFULLY on Netflix is a new thriller, crime, and comedy series from Germany (org. title: Achtsam Morden). Dark humor with a lethal edge. Read our Murder Mindfully series review here and find it on Netflix!

MURDER MINDFULLY is a new Netflix thriller-comedy series from Germany (org. title: Achtsam Morden). The series has just 8 half-hour episodes and is very binge-worthy.

The humor is as sharp as it is dark and the thriller elements revolve around crime. A mob-like character and several other criminals are the clients of our main character; A defense lawyer!

Continue reading our Murder Mindfully series review below. Find it on Netflix from October 31, 2024.

The many advantages of mindfulness

In Murder Mindfully, everything changes for mafia lawyer Björn Diemel, when he decides to attend a mindfulness class. Or “decides” isn’t quite accurate as his wife insists that he does better.

Even if the marriage may be lost, his relationship with his daughter can still be saved. To accomplish this, a much better work-life balance is needed.

However, Björn discovers surprising new coping strategies via mindfulness — including murder. And especially if anyone is a threat to his daughter. Or even just time that has been dedicated to his daughter.

Dark humor with a lethal edge

While episode 1 of Murder Mindfully does open with Björn Diemel (Oscar-nominated Never Look Away‘s Tom Schilling) disposing of a body via a wood chipper, we do go back to understand how he ended up in this situation.

Still, this scene is an important opener as it shows how dark and bloody Murder Mindfully also is. It feels like something out of Dexter but with a comedic twist.

As we witness Björn Diemel apply his newfound mindfulness techniques directly to his client Dragan Sergowicz (Sascha Geršak), it’s both completely crazy and very relatable.

He is working for a brutal and careless mafia boss, who cannot remember the name of Björn’s daughter no matter how many times he hears it. It’s fascinating to see Björn keep his cool in the craziest situations.

From stress at work to a life-or-death situation. I can’t think of a better way to advertise mindfulness. In fact, I’m thinking I should look into it. Not that I need to dispose of anyone (obviously!) but to handle any kind of stress better.

Watch Murder Mindfully on Netflix

The new German Netflix series Murder Mindfully (original title: Achtsam Morden) is based on the novel by Karsten Dusse. The head writer of the series is Doron Wisotzy, who is joined by scriptwriters Anneke Janssen and Michael Kenda.

The series has just eight half-hour episodes and the three directors involved are Martina Plua, Max Zähle (The Gryphon), and Boris Kunz (Paradise).

If you’re in the mood for a genre series that is fun, but also lethal, then Murder Mindfully is a solid choice. Very entertaining and strangely lovable. Especially thanks to Tom Schilling’s portrayal of the main character.

Murder Mindfully is out on Netflix on October 31, 2024.

Details

Head writer: Doron Wisotzky
Directors: Martina Plura (ep. 1-8), Max Zähle (ep. 1-4)
Additional Director: Boris Kunz
Script writers: Doron Wisotzky, Anneke Janssen, Michael Kenda
Cast: Tom Schilling, Emily Cox, Britta Hammelstein, Murathan Muslu, Peter Jordan, Pamuk Pilavci, Johannes Allmayer, Sascha Geršak, Luca Maric