Death and Other Details
How do you solve a murder in a post-fact world? Especially when sailing the Mediterranean on an ocean liner filled with the wealthy and powerful. Everyone on board is hiding something. but is one of them a killer? That's what the world's once greatest detective, Rufus Cotesworth, and his protégée aim to discover. The truth at all costs.
Callum reviewed
October 24, 2025•
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5) Death and Other Details – A murder mystery with poise, wit, and a refreshing lack of Hollywood gloss.
“Death and Other Details” takes the familiar whodunnit setup and gives it a sophisticated, almost European sensibility. Set aboard a luxury ship with a crime that spirals into deeper intrigue, it’s less about grit and gore and more about the art of deduction, stylish storytelling, and the complex dance between its characters.
While it’s an American production, it often doesn’t feel like one — its pacing, tone, and understated performances carry a touch of international class. There are dark moments, yes, but the show resists the urge to wallow in them, preferring clever twists and thoughtful dynamics over shock value.
It’s a mystery that engages the brain without exhausting it, offering just enough tension to keep you guessing without the heaviness that drags down many modern thrillers. The interplay of characters, secrets, and motives gives it a layered richness, making it the kind of show that rewards paying attention without demanding obsession.
Elegant, clever, and quietly bold, Death and Other Details reminds us that not every mystery has to be drenched in despair — sometimes it’s enough just to enjoy the puzzle.