Unfortunately, the premiere ofWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mysteryis still months away, but on the bright side,Netflix has released a similar TV show that fans can watch while waiting for the movie.Rian Johnson’s upcoming murder mystery film serves as the third installmentin theKnives Outfranchise. It will feature the return of Daniel Craig and Benoit Blanc alongside a brand-new cast, which includes many notable stars such as Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, and Josh O’Connor. Unfortunately, other than that, not much is known aboutWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
As of the writing of this article, Netflix hasn’t announced a precise release date forWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. However, it’s projected to premiere in the second half of 2025.
Knives Outfans must seek out other movies and TV series to satisfy their love for whodunitssinceWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mysteryisn’t ready to be released yet. Of course, many murder mystery stories exist, fromCluetoMurder on the Orient Express. However, Netflix has served up something better to help audiencespass the time waiting forKnives Out3because it’s new, critically acclaimed, and purely entertaining from start to end.
The Residence’s Murder Mystery Tone & Main Detective Are Very Similar To Knives Out
Netflix’s 2025 murder mystery seriesThe Residencepremiered in March 2025, and it’sthe perfect watch for those eager forWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.The two titles share many similarities, meaning if someone liked one, they would probably enjoy the other. Both infuse comedy into their stories, are led by eccentric, intriguing detectives, contain unique settings, and feature a large cast of suspects.
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The minds behindThe ResidenceandKnives Outalso share the same influences,as they were inspired by classic whodunit tales to form their own mysteries and characters. Plus, the Netflix series clearly drew inspiration from Rian Johnson’s murder mystery films.Episode 3 ofThe ResidencereferencesKnives Outwith its title, “Knives Out.”
Who Plays Hugh Jackman In Netflix’s The Residence
Hugh Jackman is surprisingly a character in Netflix’s 2025 murder mystery series The Residence, but the actor himself does not play him.
The Residence Can Give Netflix A TV Replacement For Benoit Blanc
The 2025 Show Stars Uzo Aduba As Detective Cordelia Cupp
Netflix is building a successful franchise aroundKnives Out, and it can do the same forThe Residence. Similar to the format of Rian Johnson’s whodunit movies, the TV show cancontinue by following Uzo Aduba’s Detective Cordelia Cupp (the best detective in the world) solving other cases.Each season could cover one murder, just like how everyKnives Outfilm chronicles Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc investigating a new mystery. That way, Netflix could have a great murder mystery title on the TV front, while also being covered in the whodunit movie world withKnives Out.
