The new German crime comedy series, Murder Mindfully, makes its Netflix debut on October 31, 2024. This show is inspired by Karsten Dusse’s witty crime novel of the same name, and has been adapted for the screen by Doron Wisotzky.
Starring Tom Schilling, the series follows a distinguished lawyer who, after succumbing to job burnout, seeks refuge at a mindfulness retreat. Instead of regaining his equilibrium, he inadvertently plunges into a murderous existence. Nevertheless, thanks to his training at the retreat, he’s learned the art of maintaining composure, even when facing threats from the mafia.
Joining Schilling in the cast are Emily Cox, Michael Ihnow, and Sascha Alexander Gersak.
Release Details for Murder Mindfully Season 1
Murder Mindfully season one is set to premiere on October 31, 2024. This inaugural season will feature eight episodes, all of which are expected to be released simultaneously on Netflix.
Where to Stream Murder Mindfully Season 1
The exciting new German crime comedy will debut exclusively on Netflix on its release date, with no availability on other platforms. For those without a Netflix subscription, the standard plan with ads starts at $6.99 per month, while an ad-free viewing option is available for $15.49.
Meet the Cast and Characters
The first season of Murder Mindfully features Tom Schilling as Bjorn Diemel, a prestigious lawyer turned killer.
Since the late 1990s, the accomplished German actor and producer has participated in over 70 film and television projects in both German and English. Notable works include Before the Fall, A Coffee in Berlin, Point Blank, and his most recent project, A Million Minutes.
Here’s a rundown of the cast and their respective roles in the series:
- Tom Schilling as Bjorn Diemel
- Emily Cox as Katharina Diemel
- Pamuk Pilavci as Emily Diemel
- Michael Ihnow as magistrate
- Sascha Alexander Gersak as Dragan Sergowicz
- Amer El-Awadi as Murat
- Viktoria Schreiber as hotel employee
- Britta Hammelstein
- Murathan Muslu
- Peter Jordan
- Johannes Allmayer
- Marc Hosemann
- Luca Maric
An Overview of Murder Mindfully Season 1
The narrative revolves around Bjorn Diemel (played by Schilling), a husband, father, and elite lawyer grappling with an insufficient work-life balance. Struggling with fatigue, he aims to foster better relationships with his family while preventing his wife from leaving him.
In pursuit of a solution, Bjorn enrolls in a mindfulness class, which proves effective, teaching him techniques he later applies to navigate tricky situations with his mafia clients, including the menacing mafia leader, Dragan Sergowicz.
Ultimately, his newfound mindfulness allows him to maintain his composure even as he resorts to murder to resolve escalating conflicts.
Is There a Trailer for Murder Mindfully Season 1?
Netflix has released a two-minute trailer for the German limited series, highlighting Bjorn Diemel’s transition into mindfulness. The trailer opens with Bjorn meditating in a serene forest setting, where he states:
“I’m not a violent person. Quite the opposite. I’ve never been in a fight my entire life. I didn’t k*ll anyone until I was 42.”
The footage progresses to a crime scene where he stands over a body, clad in protective gear, attempting to maneuver a chainsaw. It also explores his life prior to his transition into a murderer, illustrating his high-powered legal career and the exploitation he faced from his clients, who took advantage of him without showing acknowledgment.
Additionally, the trailer introduces his family, whom he finances largely through the ill-gotten gains of his clients. Notably, his wife is the one who initially proposed the mindfulness class—an idea he was skeptical about, but it ultimately became a key element in his transformation as he begins engaging with his darker side while “breathing mindfully.”
Stay tuned for updates on Murder Mindfully season 1 and other must-watch TV shows throughout the year.
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