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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder 2024

★ 7.5/10 · 342 votes TV-MA DramaCrimeMystery 3 seasons · 12 eps Returning Series
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What is A Good Girl's Guide to Murder?

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a British mystery thriller television series based on the 2019 novel by Holly Jackson. The series was adapted by Poppy Cogan and directed by Dolly Wells, and developed by Moonage Pictures and the German public broadcaster ZDFneo for BBC Three.

Type
TV series
Year
2024
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
12
First aired
Jul 10, 2024
Last aired
Jun 10, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC Three
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a British mystery thriller television series based on the 2019 novel by Holly Jackson. The series was adapted by Poppy Cogan and directed by Dolly Wells, and developed by Moonage Pictures and the German public broadcaster ZDFneo for BBC Three. It consists of six episodes and premiered on Netflix in August 2024, debuting at No. 1 on the Global Top 10 TV list. The show follows the story of a schoolgirl's death and the subsequent investigation by Pippa Fitz-Amobi, who teams up with Ravi Singh to uncover the truth. The series explores the events surrounding the death of Andie Bell and the admission of guilt by her boyfriend Sal Singh, who later took his own life. The show was created by Poppy Cogan and Holly Jackson and features a cast including Emma Myers, Zain Iqbal, and Jude Morgan-Collie.

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Should you watch it?

“A determined teenager investigates a closed murder case to prove a deceased suspect's innocence.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging mystery premise
  • compelling amateur detective
Keep in mind
  • dark subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful mysteries involving cold cases and amateur investigations.

The series centers on themes of murder and suicide.

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Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 6 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows Pippa Fitz-Amobi as she investigates the death of Andie Bell five years later.

Who helps Pippa with the investigation?

She teams up with Ravi Singh, the brother of the boy previously accused of the crime.

Why does Pippa investigate?

She does not believe Sal Singh is responsible for the murder of Andie Bell.

What happened to Sal Singh?

He admitted to the murder before taking his own life.

Is the real killer still active?

The series explores the possibility that the true killer remains at large.