When Can You Watch ‘A Murder at the End of the World’ on TV and Streaming?

After months of waiting, the much-awaited A Murder at the End of the World (originally titled Retreat) is finally arriving. Created by the remarkable duo Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, A Murder at the End of the World is what one would call a classic murder plot with contemporary packaging. The story centers on Darby, an amateur sleuth who is invited to a remote and lavish retreat by a reclusive billionaire, Andy Ronson. Unaware of what awaits at the end of the dazzling offer, Darby heads to the isolated place along with eight other guests who were also invited by Andy. But when one of the guests is found dead, a luxurious vacation turns dark and disturbing, and Darby sets out to solve the case before anyone else dies. A Murder at the End of the World is led by Golden Globe-winning Emma Corin of The Crown fame, who stars as Darby, and BAFTA-winning Clive Owen as Andy. Other cast members include Jermaine Fowler, Harris Dickinson, Alice Braga, and Joan Chen. Marling, an actor and screenwriter best known for starring in the series Babylon and co-creating the sci-fi mystery series The OA (with Batmanglij) also stars and executive produces along with Batmanglij, Andrea Sperling, Melanie Marnich, and Nicki Paluga.

Although it’s a familiar trope that dominated 20th-century classic literature (especially Agatha Christie stories) A Murder at the End of the World promises a fresh twist on mystery solving with an interesting detective, a very modern setting, and a new take on crimes and criminals. Furthermore, this series also appears to be a big shift from Marling and Batmanglij’s earlier collaboration, The OA. The all-new murder mystery series has already created a stir with its initial reviews and reactions and has garnered an 83% Rotten Tomatoes approval rating. Reviewing the limited series, Collider’s Carly Lane has said:

Emma Corrin delivers a captivating performance as the lead, portraying the complexities of their character’s past and present selves. The show is best savored slowly, allowing the audience to fully absorb the intriguing plot and unsettling surprises. A Murder at the End of the World doesn’t solely rely on the device of forcing its characters into close quarters to make its story more eerie — the show’s very aesthetic, especially in the present-day timeline, is austere and biting.

And now, for all those waiting eagerly for this all-new FX on Hulu series, here are all the details on how, when, and where you can watch A Murder at the End of the World.

When Does ‘A Murder at the End of the World’ Premiere on Hulu?

A Murder at the End of the World is now premiering on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, on Hulu with the first two episodes. Hulu adds new episodes at roughly 12:01 AM ET, so you can already watch the premiere episodes on the service now.

Watch on Hulu Initially, the limited series was set for a release date in August 2023, which got postponed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. After the premiere, all new episodes will be released weekly on Hulu. The service is also home to several other mystery series, like the fan-favorite Only Murders in the Building, The Night Of, and the recently released Black Cake, among others, all of which are available on subscription.

When Is the Finale of ‘A Murder at the End of the World’ Coming Out?

The final episode of A Murder at the End of the World is scheduled to arrive on Hulu on December 19, 2023.

Watch the Trailer for ‘A Murder at the End of the World’

FX released several teasers and trailers for A Murder at the End of the World, with the most recent one released on November 7, 2023. The videos jump to the plot straight away, focusing on Corrin’s Darby Hart, who is referenced as the “Gen Z Sherlock Holmes”, which is a big change from their previous roles like Diana in The Crown Season 4 and Lady Chatterley in Lady Chatterley’s Lover. The latest trailer opens with Darby trying to decode a case when she receives an invitation to a retreat. The audience joins her at a lavish mansion in a remote, barren, but breathtaking snow-clad landscape. The clip quickly dives into the first death and everyone scampers about in fear, wondering what (or who) will be next. Meanwhile, Darby uses her sharp sleuthing skills to prove that it’s a murder. Clive Owen’s billionaire host, Andy, seems convinced that what she sees as a murder is not one. Despite the edgy, state-of-the-art setting, it’s hard to ignore the parallels to classics like And Then There Were None or the recent Glass Onion. However, the austere aesthetics and eerie atmosphere of A Murder at the End of the World seem quite intriguing.

‘A Murder at the End of the World’ Episode Schedule

The limited series is slated for seven episodes, with the first two episodes released together on November 14, 2023, on Hulu. Following the premiere, every new episode will debut weekly every Tuesday until the finale on December 19. Here are all the details we have on the episodes of A Murder at the End of the World.

More Popular Murder Mysteries You Can Watch Right Now on Hulu

The all-new murder mystery series joins the streaming network’s remarkable library of mystery shows and series across all subgenres. Whether they are straightforward crime thrillers, murders with a generous dose of comedy, or dark psychological thrillers, Hulu has been entertaining genre fans with a lot of intrigue and suspenseful stories. If you are watching and enjoying A Murder at the End of the World, here are some of the best murder mysteries to explore on the streamer, each known for its respective story, narrative, and more.

Since its release in 2021, this Hulu original has not only been a hit series on the network but has also become one of the most trending murder mystery comedies on streaming. Only Murders in the Building blends murder-solving, friendship, and community dynamics, wrapped in abundant humor, making it perfect for fans of mystery, comedy, or both. Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the mystery comedy stars Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as three neighbors at the prestigious Arconia building in New York City who bond over a true-crime podcast and team up to solve the murder of one of the residents. In the process, they develop an uncommon but tightly-knit friendship that drives them to solve new murders every season. It’s a whole other matter that they often end up in trouble themselves! Each season has a new case and a new victim, featuring a stacked cast appearing alongside Martin, Short, and Gomez as the trio of sleuths. In its three-season run so far, Only Murders in the Building has broken and set many records for viewership and ratings and earned several accolades, including two Primetime Emmies. And like the friendship of Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, the show keeps getting bigger, better, and stronger, becoming one of the most popular murder mysteries to watch. The series currently has three complete seasons and a fourth on the way.

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This crime drama series is created by Academy-winning screenwriter-filmmaker Dustin Lance Black, best known for writing the multi-award-winning film Milk and creating the ABC series When We Rise. Based on the eponymous nonfiction book by Jon Krakauer, Under the Banner of Heaven is set in 1984, in the suburbs of Salt Lake City, Utah, and follows the brutal murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her baby daughter. When Detective Jeb Pyre of the Utah police department begins to investigate, he discovers disturbing information involving the Latter-Day Saints Church that shakes his belief in his own religion and makes him question his faith. The seven-episode miniseries features an ensemble cast with Academy-nominated Andrew Garfield as Jeb, along with Gil Birmingham, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sam Worthington, Wyatt Russell, and Rory Culkin in various roles. Besides a murder mystery investigation, Under the Banner of Heaven also explores the violent consequences of unyielding faith, which, though it is a familiar trope, manages to get the audience’s attention through its gripping narrative of a true crime. Despite some controversies surrounding the show’s theme, the true crime drama series was well-received among critics and fans alike, earning an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Both Garfield and Edgar-Jones earned Golden Globe nominations for their performances with Garfield also getting nominated for an Emmy.

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Created by Rob Thomas of Party Down and iZombie fame, Veronica Mars has a history of 15 years. The show was first released in 2004 and ran for three seasons on UPN/The CW, following a cancellation, a film revival in 2014, and finally, a fourth and final season, released in 2019. This teen mystery drama series also became a major landmark in Kristen Bell’s career featuring her as the titular sleuth. Set in the fictional Californian town of Neptune, the series follows Veronica Mars, a smart, daring, and tough private investigator, who solves the town’s most complex mysteries along with her sheriff-turned-PI father, Keith Mars. As was the trend of crime thrillers of the 2000s, each episode in this series features a stand-alone case with an underlying mystery arc that runs throughout the season. During its run, Veronica Mars and her portrayal by Bell became a fan-favorite, with high ratings and viewership, including several awards for her performance. While the show’s format might feel like a procedural thriller, it has plenty of murder-solving to keep the genre buff satisfied, not to mention great sardonic humor and witty characters.

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