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11 Killer Murder Mystery Adaptations to Watch Now
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By Tudum Staff
June 16, 2026
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There’s something endlessly satisfying about a good murder mystery — the clues, the suspects, the shocking reveals you almost saw coming. Cracking open an engrossing whodunit, or queuing up an equally intriguing tale onscreen, is a great way to be entertained while putting your brain to the test.
Thankfully, you’re in the right place to find your next favorite: A library of popular novels has made its way to Netflix, chock-full of Oscar-winning talent, chilling twists, and, in some cases, plenty of laughs.
Whether you’re looking for a suspenseful story that involves a cold case from decades past or a mystery that unfolds in a picturesque locale — at a fabulous country house or aboard a luxury yacht, perhaps — this list of page-to-screen adaptations has something for every armchair sleuth.
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
The morning after a party at a lavish country house, Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent (Mia McKenna-Bruce) is shocked to discover Gerry Wade (Corey Mylchreest) still in bed, even as seven alarm clocks go off inside his room. But Gerry isn’t sleeping — he’s dead, and Bundle is determined to solve the mystery of who is responsible for his untimely end. Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman also star in the three-part adaptation of the Queen of Crime’s 1929 novel.
Alias Grace
Margaret Atwood has a profound ability to provoke thought and dialogue around gender, identity, and power dynamics, and in the novel from which this series is adapted, she uses the real-life murder mystery of Grace Marks to explore these themes. Alias Grace opens in a Victorian-era prison, where Grace (Sarah Gadon) is 15 years into her sentence for killing both her former employer and his pregnant housemaid. Grace has no memory of the murders, and Dr. Simon Jordan (Edward Holcroft) is sent to evaluate her. Jordan becomes obsessed with Grace and her locked memories, listening as she recounts her life as an immigrant, her various jobs as a maid, and the men who’ve plagued her life. But it soon becomes clear that Grace may not be a particularly reliable narrator.
Detective Hole
Tobias Santelmann stars in this serial-killer mystery as legendary Norwegian antihero Harry Hole, a brilliant but tormented homicide detective who struggles with his demons. The nine-episode adaptation sees Harry going head-to-head with his longtime adversary, the corrupt Detective Tom Waaler (Joel Kinnaman). Harry must catch a serial killer –– and bring Tom to justice –– before it’s too late. Jo Nesbø, one of the greatest crime fiction authors, is also the series’ creator and showrunner.
Fool Me Once
Maya Stern (Michelle Keegan) is grieving both her sister and husband — until she sees new nanny-cam footage of her late husband, Joe (Richard Armitage), talking to their baby. As she investigates whether her husband might still be alive, she’s drawn into a web of secrets, lies, and shocking betrayals that hit closer to home than she could’ve imagined. And if you’re a fan of this gripping thriller, these other Harlan Coben adaptations will have you hooked.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Emma Myers (Wednesday) stars as Pip Fitz-Amobi, a teenager in a small English town who suspects that a missing persons case years prior was pinned on the wrong person. As part of her final school project, she launches a new investigation, upsetting both the families involved and those who’d prefer that the truth stay buried. With each new revelation, Pip puts herself in greater danger. Based on the popular young adult mystery series by Holly Jackson, Pip’s hobby as a detective continues in Season 2, and the book trilogy adaptation will conclude in Season 3.
HIS & HERS
Based on the novel by mystery thriller powerhouse Alice Feeney, this one will keep you guessing all the way to the end. Tessa Thompson plays Anna, a journalist who sees an opportunity for career advancement when a body is discovered in her small hometown. When she heads back to cover the case, it turns out her estranged husband, Jack (Jon Bernthal), is the detective leading the investigation. Anna and Jack’s shared history and personal connections to the victim make each a suspect in the other’s eyes, culminating in a shocking twist.
The Hunting Wives
For erotic thrills and East Texas scandals, look no further than this adaptation of May Cobb’s 2021 novel. Sophie (Brittany Snow) and her family have moved from Boston to Maple Brook, Texas, for her husband’s job. She’s skeptical of the affluent conservative circle they’ve been pulled into until the seductively confident Margo (Malin Åkerman) befriends her. Lured into the drama-filled group of the town’s wealthy housewives, Sophie is exhilarated by their free-spirited lifestyles and sexual entanglements. But when a murder rocks the town, Sophie’s memory of the evening in question is blurry, and with the wives pointing fingers at each other, she’ll have to race to find out the truth.
The Pale Blue Eye
Christian Bale stars in this gothic mystery, based on Louis Bayard’s acclaimed 2006 novel (and drawing from a few crucial historical details). Set in the winter of 1830, veteran detective Augustus Landor is called to West Point Military Academy to investigate a series of gruesome murders that have left the school desperate for answers. Along the way, he meets young, sharp-witted cadet Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling) — before the future author becomes famous for tales of terror.
The Thursday Murder Club
It’s never too late to stir up a little trouble, as proven by this witty whodunit inspired by Richard Osman’s 2020 bestseller (the first of a five-book series). At a quiet retirement home, four irrepressible retirees — Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), and Joyce (Celia Imrie) — spend their time solving cold-case murders for fun. But when an unexplained death occurs on their doorstep, their cozy pastime turns into a race to catch a killer.
The Woman in Cabin 10
What starts as a dream assignment quickly spirals into a nightmare. On board a luxury yacht, travel journalist Lo Blacklock (Keira Knightley) is surrounded by glittering guests and endless ocean views — until one night, she witnesses a woman being tossed overboard. However, the next morning, every passenger is accounted for. Based on Ruth Ware’s 2016 hit novel, this twisty thriller will have you questioning what’s real and whom to trust.
The Woman in the Window
In this psychological thriller adapted from A.J. Finn’s bestselling book, Amy Adams plays Anna Fox, a woman whose agoraphobia keeps her trapped inside — and she finds escape in the lives of her neighbors. When she witnesses what looks like a fatal stabbing of a woman named Jane (Jennifer Jason Leigh), she begins to question whether the crime was real or the product of her fragile mind. Did Fox’s drinking and drug use trick her into imagining the murder?
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