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This Is Not a Murder Mystery: Cosy Crime Meets Art in an Irresistibly Surreal Belgian Drama
Famous artists including Magritte are suspects in this glossy, grisly whodunnit – and it’s loads of fun
TL;DR
- The series is a Flemish production set in 1936, featuring surrealist artists like René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, and Man Ray.
- A murder occurs, with René Magritte waking up next to a dead woman, leading to him and other artists becoming suspects.
- The murders are theatrical and pay homage to the masterpieces of the artists present.
- The show mixes historical facts with fantasy, incorporates real surrealist works, and explores the personalities of the artists.
- The series is described as 'Belgian cosy crime' with artistic elements and a 1930s setting.