Netflix viewers are excited about a new crime drama that has become a must-watch series on the streaming platform.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, a six-part mystery thriller, is being hailed as “the best” thing to watch right now after wowing audiences with its suspenseful plot.
The series stars Emma Myers, who rose to fame as Enid Sinclair, Jenna Ortega’s werewolf roommate on the Netflix hit Wednesday.
In this new role, she plays Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi, a 17-year-old true crime enthusiast determined to uncover the truth behind a murder that has shaken her small town.
Based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling young adult mystery novel and subsequent trilogy, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is set in the fictional town of Little Kilton in Buckinghamshire.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, a six-part mystery thriller, is being hailed as “the best” thing to watch right now after wowing audiences with its suspenseful plot.
The story revolves around the unsolved murder of a high school student that occurred five years earlier.
Although the police have closed the case, believing the victim’s boyfriend to be the culprit, Pip remains unconvinced and embarks on her own investigation, uncovering dark secrets and hidden truths along the way.
Since its release, the show has garnered widespread acclaim, earning an impressive 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
In addition to Myers, the cast includes Bridgeton’s India Lillie Davies, as well as Rahul Pattni and Zain Iqbal.
In an interview with Netflix TudumMyers expressed her excitement about the project, saying: ‘I’m thrilled with this show and being able to play Pip has been a dream come true.
“Whether you’ve read the book or not, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a complete experience. I think people are going to really like it.”
Sharing her excitement at seeing her novel adapted for the small screen, author Holly Jackson said: I am beyond excited to see my work come to life on Netflix.
‘I hope viewers will enjoy discovering (or rediscovering) all the secrets and lies of our small English village: Little Kilton.’
The series stars Emma Myers as Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi, a 17-year-old true crime enthusiast determined to uncover the truth behind a murder that has rocked her small town.
Based on the bestselling young adult mystery novel by Holly Jackson, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is set in the fictional town of Little Kilton in Buckinghamshire.
Since its release, the show has garnered widespread acclaim, earning an impressive 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Pictured: (L-R): Lauren (YALI TOPOL MARGALITH), Cara Ward (ASHA BANKS), Dolly Wells (director) and Pip Fitz-Amobi (EMMA MYERS)
Jackson added: “Viewers can expect laugh-out-loud moments with all the teenage antics, but also all the thrilling twists you’d find in even the darkest thrillers.”
The series, which initially aired on BBC iPlayer in the UK, has found a new global audience on Netflix, where fans have been quick to praise it.
On LADbible Netflix hits In a Facebook group, viewers praised the show’s thought-provoking plot and binge-watching appeal.
One person wrote: “I love the twists. Only a few episodes left,” while another said: “This is so cool! OMG the plot twist made me nervous.”
Another fan commented: “Best thing on Netflix right now,” while a fourth wrote: “I liked it too. I was glued to the TV and watched it until 2am.”
On LADbible’s Netflix Bangers Facebook group, fans left generally positive reviews of the six-part series.
Another viewer who enjoyed watching the show said: “This reminds me of the Wednesday soap, minus the dark humour. It’s easy to follow and has enough depth to keep your attention.”
Even fans of the trilogy’s novels were impressed, with one writing: “Loved it, I skipped a good chunk of the book so I could read the episodes, but it was a good experience!”
Another wrote: “Of course the books will always be better, but this series isn’t bad at all. It’s pretty amazing, actually. Also yes, it does feel rushed, but if you’re someone who hasn’t read the books and is just planning to watch this instead, you’ll be fine.”
However, one fan of the novel series was a bit more critical, writing, “I thought the novel was a lot better, in this series it seems like they rushed the plot a bit, but overall it was pretty good.”
Meanwhile, Netflix fans have hailed a new series as a “masterpiece” following its release on the streaming platform last month, but other viewers gave a less positive reaction and lamented the inclusion of a frustrating plot hole.
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