The Zen Murders is back on Netflix on May 28, 2026 with a second season. The German series picks up the story of Björn Diemel, a former criminal-defense lawyer who, almost reluctantly, finds himself at the helm of a highly personal take on organized crime, balancing mindfulness, family, and mafia business.
Zen Murders
Series | Since 2024
Season 2 drops on Netflix on May 28, 2026
Thriller, dark comedy | 8 episodes
Starring Tom Schilling
Original title: Achtsam Morden
Nationality: Germany
In this new season, Björn Diemel appears to have found a new balance. He embraces mindfulness, has left his criminal-law practice, and now spends more time with his daughter Emily. Yet life remains far from routine: he now acts as the legal representative for two mafia clans whose leaders he helped topple.
Despite this seemingly tightly run operation, Björn feels he's losing control. His mindfulness coach, Joschka Breitner, nudges him toward an unexpected avenue: his inner child. As he faces his childhood wounds and unresolved conflicts, Björn must also cope with overbearing parents, police investigators, blackmail, and the fallout from his darkest, most clandestine activities.
Season 2 keeps the mix of crime thriller, satire, and dark comedy that defined the first season. To dive back into the series' world, our article on the first season of Meurtres zen on Netflix revisits the beginnings of Björn Diemel and the premise of this German drama adapted from Karsten Dusse's novel.
Season 2 trailer for Zen Murders:
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