Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal

Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal

In this quirky, supernatural investigative thriller from acclaimed artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and NYT bestselling author Thomas E. Sniegoski, Bentley Hawthorne lives a solitary and mysterious life in an old mansion with his wry, long-suffering butler Pym. Pym and Bentley's childhood friend and spitfire journalist Gwendolyn Marks don't understand why Bentley insists on a path of isolation, but that's because they don't know his secret: The gentle-seeming Bentley is actually a chosen servant of Death tasked with avenging victims who have been killed before their time. Bentley has worked alone until now. However, he’ll need their help when Death's messenger, a raven named Roderick, charges Bentley with his strangest and most dangerous investigation yet. Starring Cory Michael Smith (Bentley Hawthorne), Merritt Wever (Gwendolyn Marks), Željko Ivanek (Pym), John Carroll Lynch (Roderick), Craig Tate (Bill), William Fichtner (Professor Romulus), André de Shields (Dr. Nocturne), and Stephen Tobolowsky (Warden Delocroix) Directed by Anne Kauffman Written by Thomas E. Sniegoski Series created by Mike Mignola and Thomas E. Sniegoski based on their book “Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal” Executive Producers: Mark Stern and Cory Michael Smith Producers: Nick Garland, Peter J. Donaldson, Mike Mignola, and Thomas E. Sniegoski Produced by Best Case Studios Adam Pincus, Executive Producer Isabel Evans, Producer Brent Katz, Producer Hannah Lebowitz-Lockard, Associate Producer Charlotte Morlie, Associate Producer Edited by Ryan Seaton, Max Michael Miller, and Nisha Venkat Sound Design by Dennis Dembeck and Will Rosati Mixed by Dennis Dembeck Original Music by Benjamin Sturley Casting By Paul Schnee and Kerry Barden Special Thanks to Jeannine Acheson FOR ECHOVERSE: Development Executive: Nick Garland Development Executive: Ben Chodosh Development Coordinator: Madison Engle Development Assistant: Sophie Kelly Production Consultant: Eleanor Hyde Business and Legal Affairs: Laura Black Dawson Finance: Andy Lewis, Morgan Krautstrunk, Judy Geletko Key Art Design By: Sophie Kelly Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal is an Echoverse Production

Episodes

February 5, 2026 31 mins

As they race to save Bill Tuttle’s life, Bentley reveals the truth about his role as Grim Death to Pym and Gwendolyn.  Meanwhile, in the past, young Bentley makes a bargain with Little Girl Death to help redeem his parents.

 

Starring:

Cory Michael Smith as Bentley Hawthorne and Grim Death

 

And featuring:

Merritt Wever

Željko Ivanek

John Carroll Lynch

Craig Tate

Stephen Tobolowsky

Luke Speakman

Cora Craver

Gibson Frazier

Robbie Sublett


Directed ...

Mark as Played

Bentley and Gwen uncover the truth about what happened the night of Tianna’s murder and rush to save Bill Tuttle before his execution.  Meanwhile, in the past, the devastating consequences of Romulus' experiment are revealed. 

 

Starring:

Cory Michael Smith as Bentley Hawthorne and Grim Death

 

And featuring:

Merritt Wever

Željko Ivanek

André de Shields

William Fichtner

Danny Wolohan

Maria Dizzia

John Carroll Lynch

Craig Tate

Luke Speakman

Cora C...

Mark as Played
January 8, 2026 14 mins

Bentley and Gwendolyn confront Doctor Nocturne only to find themselves unexpectedly facing off against a deadly new foe. Meanwhile, in the past, Professor Romulus and Bentley’s parents face the wrath of an unleashed Little Girl Death. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains subject material that may be disturbing or upsetting to some viewers. 

 

Starring:

Cory Michael Smith as Bentley Hawthorne and Grim Death

 

And featuring:

Merritt Weve...

Mark as Played
December 25, 2025 18 mins

Bentley and Gwendolyn barely escape deadly confrontations with agents of chaos from Doctor Nocturne’s circus and rush back to confront him once and for all.  Meanwhile, in the past, Professor Romulus’ unconventional experiment to save young Bentley from Death proceeds--with disastrous results.

 

Starring:

Cory Michael Smith as Bentley Hawthorne and Grim Death
 

And featuring:
Merritt Wever
Željko Ivanek
William Fichtner
Danny Wolohan
Maria D...

Mark as Played
December 11, 2025 20 mins

Bentley and Gwendolyn chase down a new lead, Charlie Huggston, who knows about Bill and Tianna, but when he refuses to give them any information, Bentley decides to secretly return alone to get answers in the form of his intimidating and formidable alter ego: Grim Death.  Meanwhile, in the past, young Bentley tries to stop Professor Romulus’ unnatural experiment before it’s too late.

Starring:

Cory Michael Smith as Bentley Hawthorne ...

Mark as Played
November 27, 2025 20 mins

At a dead end, Bentley reluctantly engages the help of his old friend and tenacious journalist Gwendolyn Marks. Their path leads them to the strange traveling circus where Tianna was killed and the sinister ringmaster who runs it, Doctor Nocturne (André de Shields). Meanwhile, in the past, Bentley’s relationship with Death (in the form of a little girl) strengthens as he gets weaker, while his parents push Professor Romulus to find...

Mark as Played
November 13, 2025 18 mins

Bentley tries to figure out why Death wants him to find the murderer of Tianna Hoops when her confessed-and-already-convicted killer, Bill Tuttle (Craig Tate), is already sitting on Death Row. Meanwhile, in the past, Bentley's parents Abraham and Edwina Hawthorne enlist the help of an unconventional scientist, Professor Romulus (William Fichtner), to try and help them save the life of their sick son, whatever the cost. 

Starring:

Cor...

Mark as Played
October 30, 2025 23 mins

Bentley Hawthorne (Cory Michael Smith) lives a solitary life in an old mansion with his butler, Pym (Zeljko Ivanek). In secret, Bentley works for the angel of Death, avenging those killed before their time. It’s a heavy burden that Bentley bears alone. However, when Bentley gets a new case involving the murder of a trapeze artist, he finds himself asking for help from an old childhood friend and spitfire journalist Gwendolyn Marks ...

Mark as Played

In this quirky, supernatural investigative thriller from acclaimed artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and NYT bestselling author Thomas E. Sniegoski, Bentley Hawthorne lives a solitary and mysterious life in an old mansion with his wry, long-suffering butler, Pym. Pym and Bentley's childhood friend and spitfire journalist Gwendolyn Marks don't understand why Bentley insists on a path of isolation, but that's because they don't know his ...

Mark as Played

In this quirky, supernatural investigative thriller from acclaimed artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and NYT bestselling author Thomas E. Sniegoski, Bentley Hawthorne lives a solitary and mysterious life in an old mansion with his wry, long-suffering butler, Pym. Pym and Bentley's childhood friend and spitfire journalist Gwendolyn Marks don't understand why Bentley insists on a path of isolation, but that's because they don't know his ...

Mark as Played

In this quirky, supernatural investigative thriller from acclaimed artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and NYT bestselling author Thomas E. Sniegoski, Bentley Hawthorne lives a solitary and mysterious life in an old mansion with his wry, long-suffering butler, Pym. Pym and Bentley's childhood friend and spitfire journalist Gwendolyn Marks don't understand why Bentley insists on a path of isolation, but that's because they don't know his ...

Mark as Played

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