Death and Other Details

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WISE Score

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Agatha Christie vibes meet graphic sex scenes on a luxury cruise—this murder mystery is strictly for grown-ups who like their whodunits steamy.

6.7/10

55%

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Death and Other Details

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TV-MA, 2024

32%

WISE Score

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Agatha Christie vibes meet graphic sex scenes on a luxury cruise—this murder mystery is strictly for grown-ups who like their whodunits steamy.

6.7

55%

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Screenwise Verdict

Death and Other Details wants to be your next binge-worthy mystery, but it's caught between being a clever whodunit and a prestige drama with lots of sex. The Mediterranean cruise setting is gorgeous, and there's fun to be had playing detective, but the mixed reviews (55% critics, 66% audience) tell the story: it's fine, not great.

The bigger issue for parents: this is emphatically not family content. We're talking full-frontal nudity, graphic sex scenes, and enough f-bombs to make a sailor blush. If you're looking for a cozy mystery night with teens, this isn't it. If you're an adult who wants something to watch after the kids are asleep and you don't mind explicit content with your clue-hunting, it might scratch that itch.

Bottom line: competent adult mystery that doesn't quite live up to its premise, but could entertain if you're in the mood for something soapy with a body count.

Age Fit

This is adult content, period. Common Sense Media says 15+, but the graphic sexual content and nudity really push it to 17+. Not for family viewing unless your family is all adults who enjoy murder mysteries with explicit content.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

This is a murder mystery with adult themes throughout. Web search confirms graphic sex scenes with full-frontal nudity, copious profanity (f--k, s--t, d--k), and heavy drinking. The emotional tone is dark and cynical—everyone is hiding something on a luxury cruise ship. Not modeling kindness or cooperation so much as deception and suspicion. This is adult entertainment, not emotionally healthy content for younger viewers.

Imaginative

A whodunit on a Mediterranean cruise liner has some classic mystery appeal—clues, red herrings, the closed-environment puzzle. The premise invites viewers to play detective alongside Imogene and Rufus. However, the execution appears fairly standard for the genre based on mixed critical reception (55% RT critics, 60 Metacritic). It's not breaking new ground or offering particularly inventive storytelling. Competent mystery mechanics, but not wildly original.

Safe

Multiple sources confirm this is unsafe for kids: full-frontal nudity, graphic sex scenes, copious strong language, murder themes, and heavy alcohol use. Common Sense Media rates it 15+, Yahoo says not appropriate for under 17. IMDb parent guide lists moderate-to-severe content across sex, profanity, and substance use. This has significant surprise/inappropriate content that would be shocking for a child to stumble upon. Hulu does have kids mode available, which helps contain it, but the content itself is decidedly adult.

Enriching

Murder mysteries can teach critical thinking, pattern recognition, and attention to detail. The cruise ship setting offers some visual richness and the class dynamics of wealthy passengers might spark discussion about privilege. But parent reviews suggest the execution is uneven, and the heavy focus on sex and deception limits meaningful takeaways. It's entertainment first, with modest cognitive engagement from puzzle-solving. The 6.7 IMDb and 66% audience score suggest it's watchable but not particularly memorable or insightful.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Classic closed-room mystery structure invites you to play detective and spot clues
Mediterranean cruise ship setting provides visual luxury and escapism
For adults who enjoy puzzle-solving with their prestige TV
Explores themes of wealth, deception, and class dynamics among the ultra-rich

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What to Watch For

Full-frontal nudity and graphic sex scenes appear throughout—this isn't your cozy British mystery
Heavy profanity (f--k, s--t, d--k) used frequently
Murder themes and dark tone—everyone's a suspect and no one's trustworthy
Significant alcohol consumption (champagne, hard liquor, wine)
Mixed reviews suggest the execution doesn't quite match the premise

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"Who do you think did it? What clues are you picking up on?"
"Why do you think wealthy people are often portrayed as hiding secrets in these kinds of stories?"
"How does the cruise ship setting change the way the mystery unfolds compared to other detective shows?"
"What makes a satisfying mystery ending for you—surprise or logical conclusion?"

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