Netflix finally launching BBC’s ‘addictive’ new murder mystery that will ‘keep you guessing all the way through’

Netflix is ​​set to thrill audiences with the release of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, the eagerly anticipated BBC Three adaptation of Holly Jackson’s novel, on Thursday (August 1).

The story has captivated readers internationally since its release in 2019, and US audiences have been particularly enamored with the small-town mystery.

Touted for a stellar performance, Emma Myers celebrated for her role in Wednesday takes the spotlight as Pippa ‘Pip’ Fitz-Amobi, a tenacious teen tackling the challenge of solving a local school girl’s murder.

The cast also boasts Mathew Baynton, known for his wit in Horrible Histories, alongside Anna Maxwell Martin of Motherland and Line of Duty fame.

Critics and audiences alike have lauded the young adult crime drama, which garnered high praise when it aired at the beginning of July, reports the Mirror.

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On the Netflix Bangers Facebook group, viewers have recommended the series with enthusiasm. One member said: “I really liked this. Keeps you guessing all the way through.”

Another avid watcher added to the buzz on social media, remarking under Netflix’s trailer, “Watched this today on BBC player, it was sooo good! Hopefully they make the other 2 books into series as well.”

One more viewer couldn’t contain their excitement after being engrossed by the series when it first premiered, saying, “I’m watching the last episode right now, it’s really good, I keep pressing the ‘next episode’ button even though I wanted to go to sleep an hour ago.”

An impressed fan took to Twitter to voice their approval: “Finished a good girl’s guide to murder in one sitting and it’s sooo goood! The time I spent watching all 6 episodes made me real addicted to emma myers.”

TV critics are raving about Pip’s enthralling sleuthing, particularly praising the young ensemble cast.

The Guardian’s Lucy Mangan praised Emma Myers, declaring her “strikingly good” in the lead, and said of the show, “the script is bright and breezy, keeping things moving and bringing each episode in at a tight 40 minutes.”

“There is no time to be bored, to dwell on the plot holes or to do anything other than enjoy yourself.”

Described as “deliciously old-fashioned television” by The New Statesman and labeled a “moreish, twisty mystery” akin to Pretty Little Liars meets Famous Five by the Independent, the series has enchanted audiences with its charm.

Holly, the originating author, has two additional books available – Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good As Dead – suggesting further adventures for Pip should the BBC and Netflix series take off, possibly returning Emma to the screen for more captivating mysteries alongside Jenna Ortega in Wednesday’s second season.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is available to stream on BBC iPlayer and on Netflix from August 1.