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Serial

2024
Created by Vincent Coleman, James Coleman
Comedy, Drama, Mystery
“A story of two killers destined to collide...”

Serial (2024) is a comedy, drama, mystery show created by Vincent Coleman. On TV Addict, players averaged 0.7/5, with 23% solving the puzzle and 77% failing it, making it the #1 brutalest puzzle of 79 in the archive. In the quiet, picturesque town of Ashbourne Falls, a dark and horrifying secret lurks beneath its serene surface. The residents, accustomed to a life of routine and safety, are about to face their worst nightmare as two brutal serial killers begin to stalk their community. Serial delves into the chilling personas of the two depraved killers: Mabel Monroe, portrayed by true crime YouTuber Stephanie Harlowe, and Harold Nuemeister, brought to life by the talented Michael Ciesla. Set in the eerie town of Ashbourne Falls, Serial pays homage to the slasher films of the past, while weaving its own unique tapestry of suspense, mystery and terror. As the tension escalates and the couple grows more confident, the town itself becomes a character- a place where everyone knows everyone, but no one truly knows who can be trusted.

8.6
IMDb
0.0
TMDB
TV Addict Difficulty: Brutal
0.7/5
Avg Score
23%
Solved
77%
Failed
39
Players
#1
Difficulty Rank

The TV Addict Puzzle

Puzzle #75 · August 19, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
A journalist revisits a decade-old criminal case that may have reached the wrong verdict
The Character (Clue 4)
The podcast format allowed millions of listeners to follow the investigation in real time
The Conflict (Clue 3)
A convicted man insists he has no memory of the night in question
The Twist (Clue 2)
The case hinges on a single phone call and contradictory testimony from a key witness
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Sarah Koenig investigates the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee and the conviction of Adnan Syed
Serial

Cast

Stepohanie Harlowe as Mabel MonroeMichael Ciesla as Harold NeumeisterIsaac Thompson Jr. as Detective Isiah BarkerSimon Moody as Detective Victor KershawChad Melancon as Mabel's Co Worker

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serial hard to guess on TV Addict?
Serial had an average score of 0.7/5. 23% of players solved it, while 77% failed — a brutal puzzle.
Who created Serial?
Serial was created by Vincent Coleman, James Coleman.
Who stars in Serial?
Serial stars Stepohanie Harlowe, Michael Ciesla, Isaac Thompson Jr., Simon Moody, Chad Melancon.
What genre is Serial?
Serial is listed under Comedy, Drama, Mystery.
Where does Serial rank in TV Addict difficulty?
Serial ranks #1 of 79 TV Addict shows by average score (1 = hardest).