Fans of the BBC crime drama 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' are calling it 'addictive' and 'riveting,' with many unable to stop binge-watching the series. The mystery thriller, based on Holly Jackson's 2019 novel, has been hailed as one of the best book adaptations ever made.
Series Overview and Cast
Emma Myers stars as the lead, alongside Zain Iqbal, in the series that follows a teenage amateur sleuth investigating a cold case in her sleepy English town. The cast also includes Kitty Anderson, Asha Banks, Raiko Gohara, Jude Morgan-Collie, Yali Topol Margalith, Henry Ashton, Carla Woodcock, and Gary Beadle. The series was adapted for television by Poppy Cogan and directed by Dolly Wells.
Release and Reception
The first series debuted on BBC iPlayer in July 2024 and launched globally on Netflix in August 2024. A second series, adapted from 'Good Girl, Bad Blood,' arrived in May 2026, and a third series based on 'As Good As Dead' is in development, with filming already completed and a premiere expected in 2027. Each series consists of six episodes.
Viewers have expressed their obsession with the show. One IMDB user wrote: 'A brilliant adaptation. Such a beautiful work... Emma Myers did a wonderful job on this one. I could talk about this show for hours.' Another added: 'Such an amazing show, I wish there were more episodes... It's smart, unpredictable, and has just the right mix of suspense and heart.'
Critical Acclaim
Critics have also praised the series. One described it as 'a delicious binge for anyone who loves a good murder mystery,' while another said it 'combines teen drama with crime procedurals to create a riveting series made endearing by solid performances from its young cast.' A third critic called it 'a fun and quick binge-worthy show that will make a potentially boring day a lot more entertaining.'
The show's official synopsis reads: 'With cold case murders and new mysteries looming over her sleepy English town, an average teen becomes an amateur sleuth determined to uncover the truth.' Filmed across Somerset and Bristol, the series has earned widespread acclaim from viewers of all ages.
