The Art of the Modern Whodunit: A Cultural Revolution Since Agatha Christie's earliest novels, the mystery genre (the famous "whodunit") has always captivated audiences. There's something deeply satisfying about seeing order restored after chaos, and truth emerging from lies. But Rian Johnson, with the Knives Out saga, pulled off an unexpected feat: modernizing these dusty conventions into a sharp and delightful critique of contemporary society. Whether in the first film, the tech-driven sequel Glass Onion , or the highly anticipated Wake Up Dead Man (2025/2026), each story is far more than a simple investigation: it's a deconstruction of class privilege. Benoit Blanc: The Last Gentleman Detective What makes these films so captivating isn't just the complex mysteries, but the characters who inhabit them. Benoit Blanc , masterfully portrayed by Daniel Craig, isn't just an eccentric detective; he's the revealer of the hypocrisies of those around him. With his impeccable suits and flowery vocabulary, he represents naked truth in the face of high society's polished lies. He is the outside eye that sees what the rich and powerful desperately try to hide. Social Satire: Eat the Rich? The Knives Out universe is deeply political. In contrast to Blanc and the outsider (like Marta), characters like Miles Bron or Ransom Drysdale embody the excesses of ego, narcissism, and the sense of impunity that extreme wealth confers. The films ask us not only "who killed?" but also "who deserves to succeed?" It's this moral tension that gives the franchise its unique flavor. The Symbolism of the "Donut Hole" "It's a donut hole, inside a donut hole!" — Benoit Blanc This famous quote perfectly sums up the series' philosophy. The truth is often hidden in plain sight, but we're too distracted by the peripheral details (the donut) to see the central void (the hole). In our own lives, we often construct complex narratives to avoid confronting simple but painful truths. What Your Result Revea...