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Dublin Murders

Dublin Murders

7.4

A gripping slow-burn set in the Irish woodlands

TV Show

Ireland, United Kingdom
English
Crime, Drama
2019

TLDR

I can’t put my finger on it, but there’s something about Irish mysteries that feel extra frightening, ghostly even.

What it's about

In 2000s Ireland, Detectives Rob Reilly (Killian Scott) and Cassie Maddox (Sarah Greene) are tasked to solve the gruesome murder of a young girl in the woods. They quickly realize it shares similarities with an unsolved case from the ‘80s, of which the detectives have a close connection.

The take

There are layers to Dublin Murders that make it stand out from many others like it. It’s intriguing as a mystery to be sure, but it’s also a psychological thriller and a study of a town warped in its own twisted history. Initially, its breadth could seem like a flaw. In the first couple of episodes, it feels overwhelming to learn about so many characters who will be set aside and not reintroduced until much later on. But every single role and backstory will be addressed in the course of the show’s eight episodes, and they’ll all feel well-earned. Couple this slow burn with the show’s eerie, ghostly tone, and you have yourself a murder mystery that doubles as a horror thriller, perfect for the coming Halloween months.

What stands out

It is quite creepy, and the tone sticks to you long after the end of the episode.

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