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Netflix's 'Achtsam Morden' Blends Mindfulness with Dark Humor

Tom Schilling stars as a lawyer who resorts to murder for work-life balance in the new German series.

  • Björn Diemel, played by Tom Schilling, is a lawyer for a mafia boss who turns to murder after attending a mindfulness course.
  • The series is based on Karsten Dusse's bestselling book and is set in Berlin, featuring a mix of dark humor and mindfulness insights.
  • Marc Hosemann plays an impulsive adversary to Diemel, adding tension and comic relief to the narrative.
  • Filmed in Berlin and its surroundings, the eight-episode series follows Diemel's chaotic attempts to juggle family life with criminal activities.
  • The show ends with potential for a second season, promising more dark humor and unexpected situations.
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