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Lots of gore as lawyer manages mobs, meditation, and murder.
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Murder Mindfully
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What's the Story?
MURDER MINDFULLY follows Björn Diemel (Tom Schilling), a stressed-out lawyer trying to manage his life. Björn's mind seems to always be in five places at once: Stressed at work with his mob clients, judged by his peers due to said mob clients, and constantly arguing with his wife Katharina (Emily Cox) for never being home. After missing yet another event for his daughter, his wife pushes him to try mindfulness and at least be a better dad. Weeks of mindfulness training later, Björn's life improves despite his doubts. But when his top client, mob boss Dragan (Sascha Alexander Gersak), drags him into a homicide mishap, all Björn's progress starts to unravel. How far will he go to maintain a work-life balance?
Is It Any Good?
This series is surprisingly reflective amidst all the blood and gore. Murder Mindfully is witty, topical, and humorous. Schilling's performance and fourth wall breaks really highlight the outrageous, intriguing premise. With all the violence, language, and sexual themes, this series is not for younger kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about values and ethics in Murder Mindfully. Björn says he does good things for bad people. What is his rationale for this? How does this show navigate morals and values? Do you think this is ever justified?
Would you consider Björn to be a good or bad person? Are you rooting for him, or against him? What do you think makes a person good or bad? Is it possible to fully be one or the other?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 30, 2024
- Cast : Tom Schilling , Emily Cox , Peter Jordan
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : March 24, 2025
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