Murderville is a unique comedy-mystery series that revolves around the murders in a small town. Created by Krister Johnson, the show is based on a British series called Murder in Successville. In Murderville, every guest star that appears in every episode acts as a detective without any script. They are required to improvise dialogues and solve the mystery of a murder case to find the real killer. The main character of the show is Terry Seattle, portrayed by actor Will Arnett, who is a detective in the homicide department. The series features guest appearances by Conan O’Brien, Marshawn Lynch, Kumail Nanjiani, Annie Murphy, Sharon Stone, and Ken Jeong, who play themselves as rookie detectives partnering with Terry.
In the first episode, Terry meets with Rhonda, the Chief of Police and his wife, to discuss their unending divorce plan. Rhonda then introduces Conan as Terry’s new partner. Terry tells Conan that his ex-partner Lori Griffin was murdered 15 years ago, and the murder case remains unsolved. Rhonda assigns the duo to solve the murder case of Sarah, an assistants to a famous magician.
In the second episode, Marshawn Lynch joins Terry as his new partner. The duo investigates the murder case of Cora Worthington, a famous doll maker. She has three identical children named Chadd, Charles, and Chester, any of whom is a suspect in the case.
In the third episode, Terry attends a school reunion with his new partner Kumail Nanjiani. While there, they uncover the murder case of a billionaire named Seth Gourley. They interrogate three potential suspects: Lisa Capobianco, Brad Torker, and Kevin Riviera.
In the fourth episode, Terry partners with Annie Murphy, a beautiful woman, to solve the murder of Chief Health Inspector Alistair Hale. He was fatally poisoned by a soup during a city hall meeting. Terry and Annie interrogate three suspects: Anya Campbell, a kindergarten teacher, Vinny Palmeiri, a Mafia boss, and Nanette Dubois, a chef. Annie successfully uncovers the true murderer, Anya Campbell.
In the fifth episode, Sharon Stone joins Terry as his new partner in investigating the murder of Dr. Sebastian Pierce, a surgeon who was killed in the operating room. They discover that the killer played Mozart music during the murder and left a coffee cup at the scene. They interrogate three suspects: Dr. Jocelyn Alexander, the administrative head of the hospital, Dr. Madison Cheng, Dr. Pierce’s ex-girlfriend, and Dr. Will Gonzales, an anesthesiologist. Sharon has to conclude who among them is the real murderer.
In the sixth and final episode, Terry and Ken Jeong work together to solve the cold case of Lori Griffin’s murder. Lori was stabbed twice from behind 15 years ago. Terry discovers three people who are the main suspects of the murder case through Lori’s diary. Terry and Ken Jeong then interrogate three potential murderers: Rebecca Hendricks, an artist, Seamus Doyle, a former mafia, and Police Commissioner Barton. Ken Jeong uncovers the real killer and solves the case.
In conclusion, Murderville is an entertaining show that combines murder mystery with comedy. The show’s unique concept of guest stars acting as detectives with no script makes it a must-watch series. With its unpredictable storylines and impressive performances, Murderville is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
