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TV-MA
2018
1 Season
6.4 (3,757)

Mosaic is a 2018 television show on HBO that revolves around a murder mystery in a small Utah town. The show is directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Jennifer Ferrin, Frederick Weller, and Paul Reubens. The story follows celebrated children's book author Olivia Lake (Sharon Stone), who after a break up with a young man named Eric Neill (Frederick Weller), goes missing. A murder investigation is opened by the sheriff of Summit, Utah county, Joel Hurley (Garrett Hedlund) and Eric becomes the main suspect for her disappearance.

As the investigation progresses, the show delves into the interconnected lives of the people in Summit, including the town's residents, Olivia's friends, and Eric's associates. The story is told through multiple perspectives, including those of the main characters, as well as the perspectives of minor characters and witnesses.

The show is unique in that it is presented in both a traditional linear format, as well as an interactive app format. In the app format, viewers can choose which scenes to watch and in which order, creating a personalized experience. However, even in the linear format, Mosaic is a non-standard murder mystery, since the viewer can't decide the outcome of the investigation.

The cast of Mosaic is phenomenal, with strong performances from all the main characters. Jennifer Ferrin plays Petra Neill, Eric's sister, who is both fiercely protective of her brother and wary of his actions. Frederick Weller is excellent in his role as Eric Neill, managing to elicit both sympathy and suspicion from the audience. Paul Reubens, best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, plays J.C. Schiffer, a mysterious art dealer and longtime friend of Olivia's.

The show is beautifully shot, with stunning landscapes and well-crafted interior sets. The Utah mountains are breathtaking, and the cinematography captures the stunning vistas as well as the gritty towns and sparse desert landscapes. The show's score is haunting and understated, without being intrusive or overbearing.

The themes of the show are complex and thought-provoking, exploring issues of art, creativity, power, and trust. Olivia's art collection plays a central role in the plot, with several characters vying for control over it. The show also delves into Olivia's complicated personal life, and the effect of the murder investigation on those closest to her. Trust is a major theme as well, with several characters betraying the trust of those around them.

Overall, Mosaic is a tense, well-crafted murder mystery that examines the lives of those involved in a small-town murder investigation. The strong performances and beautiful cinematography make it a must-see for fans of the genre. The interactive app format is also an interesting experimental addition, allowing for a more immersive viewing experience.

Mosaic is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on January 22, 2018.

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Seasons

6. Fact and Fiction

January 26, 2018

Determined to uncover the missing pieces of the Summit murder puzzle, Petra turns up the heat on JC, Alan and Tom while probing the mining history of several interconnected Summit properties. After getting the cold shoulder from the lead prosecutor on a closed case, she finds herself treading on dangerous ground as the truth--or what she hopes is the truth--is finally revealed.

5. The Reckoning

January 26, 2018

Though he has suspicions that the wrong man is in prison, Nate faces major obstacles as he tries to get a subpoena on a closed case. Eric is dogged by allegations stemming from an earlier mysterious death. An increasingly paranoid Joel weighs his options as evidence against him mounts.

4. Ilsa From Finland

January 25, 2018

Joel's New Year's Eve whereabouts come under increased scrutiny after his bar buddy Frank admits to Nate and Petra that their alibi was bogus. A visit to a New Year's reveler clears up one issue, but the timing of another remains unclear.

3. Zebra-Itis

January 24, 2018

Alan Pape, a longtime veteran of the police department, is hired by Tom Davis to run a lucrative private-security operation in Summit. After a break in Olivia's case, Eric's sister Petra queries Summit police officer Nate Henry about alibis, and heads to Louisiana to track down Joel, who's relocated there with Laura. Reluctantly, he agrees to return to Summit with Petra, and ends up scouring the local bars in search of a mysterious intruder.

2. Moving Forward, Not Back

January 23, 2018

While criticizing Joel for not telling her about his girlfriend Laura, Olivia finds herself emotionally drawn to Eric, who suggests they meet with Michael and Tom about financing an expansion of Mosaic into other cities. Eric's secretive employer chafes over Eric's slow progress in getting Olivia to sell her property, and is floored when Eric announces he's quitting the scam and will come clean to Olivia. It's a decision that triggers a chain of events that ends with Olivia vanishing on New Year's Day--and Eric targeted as the prime suspect in her disappearance.

1. Meet Olivia Lake

January 22, 2018

Celebrated children's author Olivia Lake befriends a would-be artist named Joel, and connects with Eric, a con man.

101. Heart of Homicide, Pt. 1

January 23, 2018

Go deeper into the story with Heart of Homicide's investigative reporting following Episode 2 Moving Forward, Not Back.

102. Heart of Homicide, Pt. 2

January 26, 2018

Go deeper into the story with Heart of Homicide's investigative reporting following Episode 6 Fact and Fiction.

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Where to Watch Mosaic

Mosaic is available for streaming on the HBO website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Mosaic on demand at Max, Amazon Prime, HBO NOW, Google Play and Apple TV.