Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue Season 1 (Episodes 5 Added) | TV Series

Nine strangers crash in a Mexican jungle, dying one by one as survivors hunt a hidden killer.

Review

Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue Season 1 kicks off with a tantalizing premise from creator Anthony Horowitz, blending survival drama with a classic whodunit across six episodes. After a plane crash strands ten passengers in a remote Mexican jungle, nine bodies end up in a morgue—each murdered post-crash—leaving the question: who’s the tenth? Peter Gadiot’s Carlos and Eric McCormack’s Kevin lead a diverse ensemble, including Sebastián Capitán Viveros and Ángel López-Silva as Mexican soldiers piecing it together. Early episodes (only two have aired by March 10, 2025) lean into tense flashbacks, revealing alliances and paranoia as the group splinters.

The jungle setting—filmed in the Canary Islands—is lush yet claustrophobic, and the mystery hooks with its Agatha Christie vibe, though pacing can feel rushed, cramming character intros into a tight 48-minute premiere. Acting shines, especially Gadiot’s intensity and McCormack’s sardonic edge, but secondary roles lack depth so far. Production quality varies—great sets, spotty CGI—and some dialogue veers into cliché. Posts on X suggest it’s gaining traction, with fans praising the intrigue but noting a Lost-like sprawl. With four episodes left, it’s a promising thriller that needs to stick the landing to avoid being just another crash-and-burn mystery.