While Waiting For Knives Out 3, Watch Netflix's New 83% RT Murder Mystery Show With A Benoit Blanc-Like Detective
Unfortunately, the premiere of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is 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 installment in the Knives Out franchise. 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 about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
As of the writing of this article, Netflix hasn't announced a precise release date for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. However, it's projected to premiere in the second half of 2025.
Knives Out fans must seek out other movies and TV series to satisfy their love for whodunits since Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery isn't ready to be released yet. Of course, many murder mystery stories exist, from Clue to Murder on the Orient Express. However, Netflix has served up something better to help audiences pass the time waiting for Knives Out 3 because 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
The Residence Can Help Ease The Long Wait For Wake Up Dead Man
Netflix's 2025 murder mystery series The Residence premiered in March 2025, and it's the perfect watch for those eager for Wake 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.
The Residence Cast | Character |
|---|---|
Uzo Aduba | Detective Cordelia Cupp |
Randall Park | Special Agent Edwin Park |
Giancarlo Esposito | A. B. Wynter |
Susan Kelechi Watson | Jasmine Haney |
Ken Marino | Harry Hollinger |
Jason Lee | Tripp Morgan |
Edwina Findley | Sheila Cannon |
Molly Griggs | Lilly Schumacher |
Al Mitchell | Rollie Bridgewater |
Dan Perrault | Colin Trask |
Bronson Pinchot | Didier Gotthard |
Isiah Whitlock Jr. | Larry Dokes |
Mary Wiseman | Marvella |
Al Franken | Aaron Filkins |
Jane Curtin | Nan Cox |
Eliza Coupe | Margery Bay Bix |
Paul Fitzgerald | President Perry Morgan |
The minds behind The Residence and Knives Out also 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 of The Residence references Knives Out with its title, "Knives Out."
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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 around Knives Out, and it can do the same for The Residence. Similar to the format of Rian Johnson's whodunit movies, the TV show can continue 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 every Knives Out film 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 with Knives Out.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
- Release Date
- December 12, 2025
- Director
- Rian Johnson
- Writers
- Rian Johnson
- Franchise(s)
- Knives Out
Cast
Benoit Blanc
Josh O'ConnorRev. Jud Duplenticy
Glenn CloseMartha Delacroix
Jefferson Wicks
