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Netflix’s Criminally Overlooked Mystery Series Officially Makes a Streaming Comeback

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It’s hard to pinpoint, but there is something about a murder mystery that seems to prick our interest while warming our hearts. Perhaps the trick lies in the opportunity the story affords us to play detective as we put the puzzle together, or the thrill of finally solving the case. No matter, one thing is certain, and that is, the murder mystery is one of the most beloved genres today. ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder is a particular favorite of many, with the esteemed Viola Davis bringing the character of Criminal Law professor Annalise Keating to life.

Streaming services have also gotten in on the action with Netflix‘s The Thursday Murder Club, a cozy murder mystery for the oldies, and Hulu’s hit series, Only Murders in the Building, which stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Some of the best murder mysteries brought to the screen are products of book adaptations, and one of the most popular ones is currently on Netflix. A television series that brings Holly Jackson‘s popular book trilogy to life, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder reminds us all of what draws us to this genre in the first place. Season 1 of the six-episode thriller series premiered in July 2024 and stars Emma Myers in the lead role as Pip Fitz-Amobi.

Season 1 saw Pip, a teenage girl, at the center of her own murder investigation. Five years ago, Andie Bell (India Lillie Davies) was murdered, and the death had plagued both Pip and her town. Andie’s boyfriend Sal Singh (Rahul Pattni) confessed to it, and while everyone thought that was the end, Pip’s investigation proved otherwise. The first season added its own plotlines, and that left diehard book fans with a decision to make. Season 2, which adapts the second installment of Jackson’s trilogy, Good Girl, Bad Blood, has just been released on Netflix, and its glowing reviews make it the perfect weekend binge. The new season debuted with a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%. Collider’s Jasneet Singh, in her review, rated Season 2 an 8/10, noting a notable improvement on Season 1 and a more faithful adaptation to its source material, which will delight fans.

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What Is ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Season 2 About?

Season 2 sees Pip face the fallout of her investigation into the murder of Andie. Becca (Carla Woodcock) is in prison, and Max (Henry Ashton) is on trial for drugging and assaulting several women. Also, Pip’s friendship with Cara (Asha Banks) is also tense after her investigation exposed Cara’s father’s secrets, which led to his imprisonment. Pip declares that she will never investigate a case again and hopes for a normal life with her boyfriend Ravi (Zain Iqbal), as she anticipates a decisive court victory over Max.

However, Pip’s plans fall apart when her friend Connor (Jude Morgan-Collie) approaches her after his brother Jamie (Eden H. Davies) disappears. Heightening the stakes, Jamie is a key witness in Max’s trial and is also linked to another anonymous witness dubbed “Woman A,” which means for Pip to ensure justice is served, she must investigate once more.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.


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Release Date

July 10, 2024

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BBC Three

Writers

Zia Ahmed, Poppy Cogan, Ruby Thomas, Ajoke Ibironke

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