The eagerly anticipated “A Murder at the End of the World” finally debuts on Hulu, after months of anticipation. This murder mystery, which was first named “Retreat,” was skillfully written by the dynamic team of Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. It skillfully combines traditional murder plot elements with a modern twist.
The story revolves around Darby, a hobby detective lured to a secluded hideout by mysterious billionaire Andy Ronson. Darby and eight other visitors enter this opulent yet remote sanctuary designed by Andy Ronson.
The picture-perfect scene becomes ominous when one of the guests is found dead. What was supposed to be an opulent holiday turns into a sinister riddle.
Darby accepts the task of solving the mystery before another life is taken because he is determined to stop tragedies like this from happening again. The ensemble, which stars BAFTA-winning Clive Owen as Andy and Golden Globe-winning Emma Corin as Darby, is renowned for including Jermaine Fowler, Harris Dickinson, Alice Braga, and Joan Chen, among others.
Not only is Marling a member of the cast but also an executive producer alongside Batmanglij, Andrea Sperling, Melanie Marnich, and Nicki Paluga. She is well-known for her appearances in “Babylon” and co-creating “The OA.”
‘A Murder at the End of the World’ promises a modern perspective on crime and detection, despite the murder mystery genre’s historical roots in classic literature. ‘The OA,’ Marling and Batmanglij’s previous collaboration, is abandoned in this series, which presents a new narrative angle and has already garnered notice with an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Emma Corrin gave a riveting performance that highlighted the nuanced depiction of the character’s past and present, as Collider’s Carly Lane noted. The show, according to Lane, is best enjoyed slowly and takes a unique approach to evoke a spooky mood that isn’t just dependent on cramped settings but also manifested in the austere and scathing visuals of the series.
How to Watch?
“A Murder at the End of the World,” a brand-new thriller series, debuted with its first two episodes on Hulu on November 14, 2023. Weekly installments of the seven-episode series will air until December 19, 2023.
The episode will be available for viewing on Hulu at midnight in the US, marking the formal premiere of the series. Disney+ offers access to the series’ episodes if Hulu isn’t available to you. The entire season of the show will air on Disney+. The release time for the episodes in other parts of the world is mentioned below.
- Eastern Time (Canada): midnight on the same day
- Greenwich Mean Time (London): 5:00 AM on the same day
- Central European Time (Germany): 6:00 AM on the same day
- Australian Standard Time (Australia): 04:00 PM on the same day
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Episodes Schedule
In “A Murder at the End of the World,” a reclusive billionaire (Clive Owen) extends an invitation to Darby Hart (Emma Corrin) and eight other guests to take part in a retreat at a stunning but secluded location. When one of the other guests is discovered dead, Darby has to work against a tidal wave of conflicting interests to show that it was murder before the murderer claims another victim.
There are 7 episodes in the series, and here is the release date for the episodes along with the episode title to help you plan your watch.
- Episode 1 Title – “Chapter 1: Homme Fatale” Release Date – November 14, 2023
- Episode 2 Title – “Chapter 2: The Silver Doe”. Release Date – November 14, 2023
- Episode 3 Title – “Chapter 3: Survivors”. Release Date – November 21, 2023
- Episode 4 Title – “Chapter 4: Family Secrets”. Release Date – November 28, 2023
- Episode 5 Title – “Chapter 5: Crypt”. Release Date – December 5, 2023
- Episode 6 Title – “Chapter 6: Crime Seen”. Release Date – December 12, 2023
- Episode 7 Title – “Chapter 7: Retreat”. Release Date – December 19, 2023 (Finale)
