Netflix's "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" follows high school student Pippa "Pip" Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) as she investigates a murder case that happened five years before.
It is a short, bingeable whodunit focused on high-schoolers, plot twists, and complicated romances, offering a "true crime lite" experience for viewers.
The 6-episode first season, created by Poppy Cogan and directed by Dolly Wells, shows Pip teaming up with the victim's brother, Ravi (Zain Iqbal), to uncover the real killer. Pip's investigation leads her to uncover secrets that wronged the Singh family, forging a partnership with Ravi in the process.
Emma Myers' portrayal of Pippa as a sleuth is endearing, though her chemistry with Ravi leaves much to be desired.
Cast includes India Lillie Davis, Asha Banks, Henry Ashton, Gary Beadle, Anna Maxwell Martin, and Matthew Baynton.
The series is an adaptation of Holly Jackson's bestselling crime thriller trilogy. While deviating from the book's original storyline, it keeps viewers engaged, despite some pacing and exposition issues.
Recommended for viewers aged 16 and up.
The series is compared to iconic murder mysteries like "Mare of Easttown," and its soft and timeless aesthetic adds warmth to the darker storyline.
While certain elements from the book may not translate well, and it may be one of the final teen thriller shows, "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" is a well-packaged adventure with potential for future seasons.
Sources: ComingSoon, Prestige Online, Paste Magazine, Screen Rant, Looper, The Oxford Student, India Times.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
