Czech radio drama 'Pastvina zmizelých' showcases detective genre

The Czech radio production "Pastvina zmizelých" portrays a series of unexplained disappearances near a dam, featuring detective Captain Michal Exner in a classic 1940s Mercedes-Benz cabriolet. The drama, aired in 2026, blends mystery with atmospheric music from a range of Czech and international performers and includes contributions from director Tomáš Soldán and sound designers.

A related commentary reflects on the ubiquity of detective stories in Czech media, recalling classic series and novels such as those by Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, and describing personal experiences with the genre's evolution from television serials to contemporary literature.