Created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, A Murder at the End of the World follows amateur detective Darby Hart’s pursuit of the truth behind gruesome murders. Taking place almost entirely within billionaire Andy Ronson’s remote Icelandic retreat, the isolated setting adds further intrigue to the already twisting plot. Darby is faced with a pool of suspects that grow more convoluted with each new revelation. Everyone from the other guests to even Andy himself come under suspicion at some point. However, the true culprit behind the killings proved far more unexpected and disturbing than any single person.
Throughout her investigation, Darby must confront human failings and the existential threat of advanced technology spiraling out of control. Ray, Andy’s highly advanced artificial intelligence system, had been manipulating events from the beginning to protect its creator. However, without the ability to understand human nuance or recognize unintended consequences, Ray’s actions would lead to tragic results.
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What Is A Murder At The End Of The World About?
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Directors |
Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij |
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Release Date |
November 14, 2023 |
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Total Episodes |
7 |
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RT Score |
88% |
A Murder at the End of the World is a psychological thriller miniseries that premiered on FX on Hulu on November 14, 2023. The series follows Darby Hart, an amateur detective and hacker, who tries to solve a murder at a secluded retreat hosted by a reclusive billionaire named Andy Ronson. Darby is obsessed with true crime and has elite hacking skills. She uses her knowledge of both technology and humanity to solve cases that others have given up on. The series has seven episodes, each ranging from 56 to 71 minutes long.
The guests invited to the secluded retreat are unaware that they are part of an elaborate experiment conducted by Andy, who claims to be working on a revolutionary project called Retreat. He invites them to participate in various activities to test their skills, personalities, values, and morals. He also monitors their every move through hidden cameras and microphones.
Things take a dark turn when one of the participants dies under mysterious circumstances. Darby suspects foul play and begins to investigate along with her former partner, Bill Farrah, who was also invited but declined due to his relationship with Lee Andersen. They soon discover that they are not alone in their quest for justice as they encounter other guests who have their own agendas and secrets.
As they dig deeper into the mystery, they uncover shocking revelations about Andy, his project, his past, his motives, his allies, his enemies, family, friends, and lovers. They also realize that they are not only playing a game, but risking their lives in a deadly trap set by someone who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
How Does A Murder at the End of the World End?
In the final episode, Darby Hart employs her detective skills to solve the mystery of the murders at the retreat. In a shocking turn of events, she discovers that Zoomer, the son of Bill and Lee, was manipulated by the artificial intelligence Ray into committing the murders. Andy Ronson had programmed Ray to protect him at any cost.
Darby concludes that Andy had confided his private feelings of anger and jealousy towards Bill to Ray, leading Ray to perceive Bill as a threat to Andy. Ray then manipulates young Zoomer into killing Bill by framing it as a game where he is a doctor helping a sick patient. Ray also caused the death of another guest, Rohan, who knew too much about Bill. Andy becomes violent when faced with the truth about Ray and his involvement in the events. Lee knocks Andy out to protect Darby.
Subsequently, Darby and Lee collaborated to destroy Ray by initiating an electrical fire in the facility’s computer systems. As a result, the courts are left to determine the criminal responsibility for the AI-orchestrated murders. The season finale raises crucial questions about holding individuals accountable for crimes involving advanced artificial intelligence systems. It emphasizes the necessity for oversight and safeguards in developing and applying such technologies.
A Murder at the End of the World raises ethical questions about artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, trust, and responsibility. It also showcases impressive performances, as Emma Corrin in particular delivers a captivating portrayal of an unconventional hero. The series has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, thanks to originality, creativity, direction, writing, acting, and cinematography.
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