Nine Bodies in A Mexican Morgue
A plane carrying ten people crashes into the Mexican jungle, leaving them stranded. As they are murdered one by one, the remaining survivors must solve the mystery of who is killing them.
Nine people survive a plane crash into the Mexican jungle, but they don't know that a murderer lurks in their midst; nine days later, their bodies are recovered by the Mexican army; one of the passengers is missing - but who?
Alliances form, enemies are made and lines are drawn as the passengers search for food and water; when another passenger dies, they realize they may all be targets.
The survivors work out how to call for help - but are faced with a treacherous climb; as some of the group begin to crack under the pressure, a third death - the most violent so far - warns that they are running out of time.
The deadly secret hidden in Flight CBZ517 is discovered, but it still doesn't explain the murders or help the survivors escape; the passengers believe they have found the traitor in the group - but are they right?
Air authorities search desperately for the plane and federal agencies spring into action; as the group becomes smaller and smaller, the last survivors know they are going to have to fight to stay alive.
A high-octane showdown between the killer and one of their supposed victims reveals the secrets of flight CBZ51
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David Ajala | Zack Ellis |
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Lydia Wilson | Sonja |
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Eric McCormack | Kevin Anderson |
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Adam Long | Dan Maclean |
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Jan Le | Amy Maclean |
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Bradley J. Ibrahim | The Figure |
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Sebastián Capitán Viveros | Subteniente Ignacio López |
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Siobhan McSweeney | Lisa Davies |
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Carolina Guerra | Cora De Léon |
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Angel Silva | Captain Primero Gabriel Vega |
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Peter Gadiot | Carlos Garcia Mendez |
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Sebastian Orozco | Daniel Sánchez |
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Ólafur Darri Ólafsson | Travis Davies |
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Christian Contreras | Octavio Fuentes |
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Hari Dhillon | David Malik |
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Deborah Ayorinde | Claire Sundiata |
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Joana Borja | Beatriz Ortega |
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Harlys Becerra | Hector Guzman |
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Isaiah St Jean | Emilio |
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Álvaro Alemán | The Shooter |
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Daniel Topic | Frank Courtney |
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Moha Saada | Military personnel from the Mexican control base |
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Òscar Foronda | Chief Inspector Pablo Revueltas |
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Carlos Robles | El Gobernador |
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Misa D'Angelo | Mariana |
| Director | Brian O'Malley |
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| Viviane Andereggen |
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| Writer | Anthony Horowitz | |
| Producer | Richard Burrell, Paula Cuddy, Wayne Garvie, Jill Green, Eve Gutierrez, Anthony Horowitz, Kino Reyes, Alec Strum, Michael Wright | |
| Musician | Chris Roe | |
| Photography | James Mather | |
| Packaging | MKV |
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| Nr Discs | 1 |
| Audio Tracks | English (EAC3 5.1) |
| Subtitles | English |
| Owner | Jackmeats Flix |
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| Location | TV_WWE |
| Purchased | On Apr 08, 2025 at Megusta |
| Watched | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Index | 10586 |
| Added Date | Apr 08, 2025 12:24:20 |
| Modified Date | Apr 10, 2025 04:58:36 |
My quick rating - 6.5/10. Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue sets up a familiar story and delivers a mostly satisfying one-season mystery that fans of the whodunit genre should find worth their time. The show follows nine strangers who survive a plane crash only to find themselves stranded in a remote Mexican jungle, and then, one by one, they begin to die. What starts as a survival tale quickly turns into a murder mystery, where every character becomes both suspect and potential victim.
Visually, the show makes a solid effort. The sweeping aerial shots of the jungle are genuinely stunning, and even when it's clear some of the environments are sets, it doesn’t pull you too far out of the experience. The contrast between natural scenery and fabricated surroundings is noticeable, but forgivable given the show’s generally engaging atmosphere and solid pacing.
Where Nine Bodies stumbles slightly is in its acting. The lead performers—particularly David Ajala and Eric McCormack—hold things down well and bring needed weight to the central narrative. Lydia Wilson is good, though at times feels underutilized or not quite as assertive as the role might require. Meanwhile, the supporting cast fluctuates in quality; some characters feel like filler or archetypes rather than real people, with a few bit players seemingly unsure of their place in the story. The older couple leans into their stereotype well enough, though their brief political commentary feels oddly tacked on and doesn’t really seem necessary.
The structure might feel confusing at first, especially as the show flips between events surrounding the crash and the external perspectives of characters involved in the broader mystery. It can take a moment to find your footing, but once you do, the payoff is worthwhile. The full arc is well thought out, and the ending doesn’t cheat us. You won't be left with that frustrating "wait, what?" feeling—it all wraps up with satisfying clarity.
The mystery element is handled with restraint and intelligence. Anthony Horowitz crafts a solid puzzle, avoiding the temptation to throw in twists just for shock value. If you like to play detective, you’ll have enough clues to start forming theories, and while I had a hunch about the killer, I wasn’t fully sure until the reveal. That uncertainty is what makes a mystery work, and on that front, the show succeeds.
While it’s marketed as a limited series, Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue does end on a tantalizing cliffhanger that leaves the door cracked open for a potential second season. Whether that will happen likely depends on the show’s reception, but even if this is all we get, it stands as a complete, cohesive, and entertaining mystery ride.
This show is a visually appealing, twisty survival whodunit with standout performances from its core cast and a mystery that earns its resolution. Some uneven acting and minor tonal hiccups aside, it’s a binge-worthy series for mystery fans—and one that ends with just enough intrigue to make you hope for more.
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