March 16, 2024: The Crime Binge continues with a mixed bag!

Only Murders in the Building (2021 – ) Season 1

Three strangers – who live in the same New York City apartment building and share an obsession with true crime – suddenly find themselves embroiled in a murder.

My thoughts: Sometimes a little too contrived in its plotting, but nevertheless a lot of fun.

4/5

The Patient (2022)

A psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer who demands he help him curb his homicidal urges.

My thoughts: Tedious and devoid of suspense.  Even given its 10 x 20 minute format, the story feels stretched.

3/5

Broen/The Bridge (2011 – 2018 ) Season 3

When a woman’s body is found on a construction site in Malmö, Sweden – posed in a tableau representing a traditional family – Saga is assigned to the case along with her new partner, Copenhagen police officer Hanne Thomsen.

My thoughts: The show admittedly loses some of its magic with the departure of Kim Bodnia’s Martin, but Sofia Helen still manages to carry the show.

4/5

Only Murders in the Building (2021 – ) Season 2

When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.

My thoughts: If you enjoyed season 1 (which I did), you’ll no doubt enjoy season 2 (which I did).

4/5

Dublin Murders (2019)

In the Dublin Murder Squad, Garda detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox investigate murder cases that tap into Ireland’s past and also touch on their own personal lives.

My thoughts: Partway through, shifts to a preposterous second story involving a doppelgänger of the lead detective.

2.5/5

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