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Murder mystery series The Artist heads to MGM+ via Prime Video

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  • The Artist is a six-part murder mystery series coming to MGM+ via Prime Video on May 1.
  • The show features an ensemble cast including Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer, Danny Huston, Patti LuPone, Hank Azaria, and Zachary Quinto.
  • The plot centers on a tycoon's party with historical figures turning deadly.

The series features an ensemble cast including Mandy Patinkin, Janet McTeer, Danny Huston, Patti LuPone, Hank Azaria, Zachary Quinto, and others, according to multiple reports.

The plot involves an eccentric tycoon and his wife hosting celebrities such as Thomas Edison, Edgar Degas, and Evelyn Nesbit, with the gathering turning deadly. The series has received positive reviews from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, though exact ratings have not been disclosed.

Stunning! Unflinching and deeply human.

Anonymous IMDb reviewer, audience member

One anonymous IMDb reviewer described it as "a brilliant show that breaks the mold on traditional television," while another called it "stunning! Unflinching and deeply human." The same reviewer added: "This show beautifully depicts the chaotic, often brutal interior of a creative life."

It remains unclear whether the program will be available to UK viewers only via the Prime Video channel or also directly on MGM+.

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