The BBC's 2015 adaptation of Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' has captivated viewers as a binge-worthy period drama mystery, earning an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes. One fan called it 'easily the best adaptation of the story so far, even better than the original.'
World's Best-Selling Mystery Novel
First published in 1939, Agatha Christie's novel became the world's best-selling mystery book and one of the most widely read titles in history. The three-episode BBC series retells the iconic tale, with a standalone season that makes for an ideal binge-watch.
Upon its launch, the series pulled in six million viewers and earned widespread critical acclaim. Five-star reviews continue a decade later as new fans discover the show.
Plot and Setting
The series follows eight strangers who receive a mysterious invitation to a remote fictional island off the Devon coast called Soldier Island. Upon arrival, they find their hosts absent and are greeted by caretakers Thomas and Ethel Rogers. After dinner, a gramophone recording accuses every guest of committing a murder. As the body count rises, survivors must uncover the killer.
One viewer described it as 'a great twisted psychological thriller that tricks us and captivates the spectator since the first moment. Original and unpredictable are the best words to describe this Agatha Christie masterpiece.'
Star-Studded Cast
The cast includes Aidan Turner as Philip Lombard, Charles Dance as Justice Lawrence John Wargrave, Douglas Booth as Anthony James Marston, and Anna Maxwell Martin as Ethel Rogers. A review praised: 'Best adaptation ever of Christie's masterpiece. The cast, the cinematography, the screenplay is superb.' Another said: 'A great miniseries for an evergreen crime story, a superb cast, and a neat and refined direction.'
Every episode of 'And Then There Were None' is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
