"Bodies": Unraveling the Intricate Mysteries of Time on Netflix
1. A Crime Across Centuries:
The core of the drama
is an enigma. A body discovered in four distinct eras spanning 163 years: from
1890 to 2053. But can the mystery be unraveled?
2. Beginning with a Run:
The narrative kicks
off with a woman, amidst a group of runners, sprinting across a London bridge.
Amidst her trainer's encouragement, she jestingly remarks to a fellow runner
about paying extra for five minutes of silence.
3. 2023 - The Modern Detective:
In 2023, Detective
Shahra Hassan (played by Amaka Okafor) is called upon during her day-off to
help secure a far-right extremist protest in Whitechapel. Streetlights explode,
and in the midst of this chaos, her pursuit of a teenage boy, Syed Tahir (played
by Chanel Kollar), takes a dark turn. She stumbles upon a body (Tom Motherzdil)
with a peculiar tattoo and gunshot wound.
4. 1941 - The WWII Detective:
The year 1941 paints a
grim picture with London facing intense bombings by the Germans. Detective Carl
Whiteman (portrayed by Jacob Fortchun Lloyd) is under scrutiny for potential
mistakes in investigations. Following a mysterious call from a woman (Greta
Scatchi) directing him to a body, he discovers the same corpse Shahra Hassan
would find 82 years later.
5. 1890 - The Victorian Detective:
Inspector Edmund
Hellingheid (played by Kyle Soller) witnesses streetlight explosions while
observing patrol officers take a seemingly neglected child from his mother. A
trip to Longharvest Lane reveals the all-too-familiar body, this time
documented by a journalist named Henry Ash (portrayed by George Parker). The
tale takes an unexpected turn when the investigation leads to clandestine
pictures of gay couples, unveiling deeply rooted societal issues of the time.
6. The Mystery Intensifies:
While Whiteman
undertakes the task of moving the body, a police car tailing him and Inspector
Farrell's discovery adds a layer of suspense. However, German bombs disrupt the
scene, leaving the following day to unveil another twist: the body found next
to Farrell's, entrusting Whiteman with the investigation's lead.
7. 2053 - Into the Future:
Fast forward to 2053,
Detective Iris Maplewood (played by Shira Haas) faces an eerily similar
scenario. Her electric vehicle halts, the lights go off, and a strange
holographic figure emerges, bearing a stark resemblance to the mysterious man
from Ash's photograph.
Conclusion:
"Bodies" is
not just a crime drama; it’s a captivating journey across time that interweaves
intricate mysteries with societal reflections. Netflix's venture into this
chronicle promises a roller-coaster of emotions, leaving audiences at the edge
of their seats, eager to connect the dots from one era to the next.
