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In-depth analysis of 'Whodunnit' Episode 4

Episode 4 of 'Whodunnit' is intriguing, serving as a perfect example of dramatic irony done right. The audience is aware of the killer's identity, yet the characters remain blissfully ignorant, creating a tension that's palpable through the screen. Let's unpack the scene at the 22:14 mark, where subtle cinematography choices underscore the killer's presence without overtly revealing them... the lighting, the lingering shots, and the mise-en-scène all come together to craft a masterclass in suspense...

Further, the dialogue's double entendre at 15:37, where the murderer mentions 'cutting away dead weight' during dinner, was not just brilliantly scripted but also foreshadowed the chilling events to come. I'd love to delve further into the choice of the murder weapon in the subsequent scene—a clear nod to Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None'...

Submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by script__wizard


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Noticed the double entendre too, super clever. This show is one of the few that's made me literally shout at the TV because the characters don't see what's so obvious to us 😂 gotta love the writers for keeping it spicy!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by BingeWatcher

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The murderer's choice of weapon is an easter egg for sure! I'm a huge Agatha Christie fan, and I squealed when I saw it. This show is like a treasure hunt for literary references. Can't wait to see what else they've hidden in plain sight.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by AgathaFanatic

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When the killer said 'cutting away dead weight,' I thought it was just a poor taste joke about dieting. Now, it seems I've underestimated the script writers. The weapon referencing Agatha Christie was not clear to me, can someone explain?

8 months, 3 weeks ago by LiteralLarry

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Diving into the 22:14 mark, let's talk about the use of color temperature—did anyone notice the killer's scenes are always slightly cooler? A nice, psychological touch. Also, the use of diegetic sound subtly changes, a low hum when the killer's in the frame. Genius level sound design. We're watching a show that's breaking ground in visual storytelling for television suspense. Hats off to the director of photography here.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by FilmSchoolReject

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Wow, didn't we all figure out who the killer was in the 1st ep? Why even bother with all the extra 'subtle hints' lol. I suppose for the slowpokes in the audience, it adds to the 'drama.' But hey, kudos for keeping it entertaining.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by SarcasticCynic

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I just started watching this series and omg the suspense is real. I caught the reference to dead weight but didn't think much of it until the murder happened. Now I feel like I gotta watch each scene twice to catch all the hints!

8 months, 3 weeks ago by NewViewer09

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Absolutely agree on the Christie nod with the murder weapon choice. The series has been paying homage to classic mystery tropes but with a modern twist that keeps even seasoned mystery fans like me guessing. Very astute observation on the mise-en-scène—few get how crucial this is for setting the right tone.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by MysteryMaven

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lol the lighting at 22:14 was so obvious!!!! its like the shadow was practically screaming 'here's the killer' 😂 i gotta say i loved the touch, makes u feel super smart watching it

8 months, 3 weeks ago by ThrillerFlickFan88