Review: Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue – A Chaotic and Absurd Thriller

Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue, an absurdly enjoyable crime drama from Anthony Horowitz, is a thrilling blend of Agatha Christie-esque mystery and Lost-style mayhem. The series begins with an intriguing premise: nine bodies are brought to a remote morgue in Mexico, but one is mysteriously missing. The show alternates between present-day chaos and flashbacks to a plane crash that stranded the survivors in the jungle. The characters are delightfully over-the-top, including a spoiled rich girl, a luchador, and a cowardly doctor. As tensions rise among the survivors, so does the body count. Each death is marked with a clever yellow stick figure on the screen, adding an unexpected level of fun to the show. Despite its over-the-top plot and sometimes nonsensical details, the series manages to pull viewers in with its unpretentious charm and dark humor. If you’re looking for a guilty pleasure full of twists and turns, Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue is sure to satisfy, even if it’s not the most realistic or grounded thriller.