Whodunnit?

I love whodunnits, and I love this show because of that. This show is just chock full of clues, and allows the viewer to play along, trying to figure out exactly what happened. It's not as much of a mind teaser as Agatha Christie, but it's entertaining.

On the other hand, I could do without all the reality show nonsense; the way they make the contestants act as though these are real murders, the reaction shots edited in to create a story other than the one that actually happened.

I wish there were an alternate version of this show, in which it was filmed, not to be typical reality fare, but to show how people really reacted, show them making fun of the cornier bits and talking about the murders in terms of solving a game rather than a real murder, and without people screaming at fake bodies and the like. I would like a show that just trusted that the central mystery was enough.

But to be fair, some people love this nonsensical reality-show style (I assume, considering how much of it there is), and I'm watching it in spite of it, so the producers seem to have come up with a workable formula to get two types of viewers engaged.

Some people compare shows to the high and mighty image of their favorite show from the past...you can like this show too...and I did...great first episode...loved the theatrics of the first episode finale,..I also loved the rest of the 9 episode series...and I didn't work out whodunnit but had more than enough info to do so...I recommend...at least watch the first episode and see if you get hooked like me....I hope there is a second series... Excellent production... The butler is fantastic.... The reality contestants are not annoying And well written crime investigation episode... Loved it... Great production... The Butler was fantastic... The reality contestants were not annoying (mostly).. Well written crime investigation scenarios.... I highly recommend...

I enjoyed this show, mainly because of its unique concept: CSI reality show without having to actually kill the contestants (duh...). I wish it'd had more life (unless that was the original plan to just make it one season long), so if there's any chance for a revival, I'm there!

Well I didn't know what to expect but I was happy with the show.

I think the concept is great, a group of people in a murder mystery, with the person that comes up with the story that is least like what actually happened dying in the next episode.

A few things I really like about how it all works.

1. The people get to decide to go to one of three areas, place the victim was before death, place where the person died, and the morgue. AND only 1 of these places, so they must try to either team up, extract info, overhear info etc to learn the rest of the story. This dynamic is perfect for the "real world" type of TV show. 2. Strategy plays a huge role, not to mention skill in observation. 3. The effects and reenactment is incredible! Really this adds a ton to the show.

I had to write this review because I saw another review with 1-star from a totally biased person, that doesn't like this type of show anyway....like someone not liking football and reviewing the Superbowl a 1-star. AND he mentioned not actually eliminating the people? HAHA! Yeah sorry people don't actually die in this show!

The show is certainly not perfect, but as a fan of "Escape the Night," I found this show, which has a very similar set-up (Occasional confessions, a death nearly each episode, mostly improvised, challenges to complete), pretty good. The murders are compelling to watch, especially in the sixth episode. I admire them giving some new people a chance to shine, but I think the show would've had more appeal had they had some star power. I honestly knew who none of these people were. A lot of red herrings, one thing would be presented but that might not have been what actually killed them. The show does have some plotholes, such as during certain killings how the killer could be in two places at once. Lots of morbid puns. Take it for what it's worth. It's not completely bad, but it doesn't achieve even close to perfection. If you're a fan of "Escape the Night," or any show that's similar, this might be good for you to give a view.