The BBC, Netflix, and ZDFneo are collaborating again to bring viewers a second series of the acclaimed YA mystery thriller, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Produced by Moonage Pictures, known for The Gentlemen and Bodies, this six-part series will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three, in co-production with Netflix and ZDFneo, with filming scheduled to begin in the UK in 2025.
Based on the best-selling books by Holly Jackson, the first series was adapted for television by Poppy Cogan. For A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series BBC iPlayer season two, Holly Jackson will join Poppy Cogan in adapting and writing the new episodes.
Emma Myers (Wednesday) will reprise her role as the inquisitive Pip Fitz-Amobi, alongside Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh. Additional casting announcements are expected soon.
Season two picks up after Pip solves the Andie Bell case. The events have profoundly affected her life, and not always positively. Pip is committed to resolving the repercussions and avoiding future investigations. However, as Max Hastings’ trial nears, key witness Jamie Reynolds mysteriously disappears, thrusting Pip into a desperate search to find him. This new mystery propels Pip into unexpected territories, forcing her to grapple with complex notions of justice and further challenging her “good girl” persona. The disappearance of Jamie Reynolds adds another layer of intrigue, promising to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
The first series of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder was a runaway success upon its release in the Summer of 2024, becoming BBC Three’s highest-rated drama since its relaunch and a top-performing title on BBC iPlayer among viewers aged 16-24. Its compelling storyline and engaging characters made it a hit with audiences.
Holly Jackson expressed her excitement: “I am BEYOND thrilled that we can continue Pip’s story and, this time, I’m writing on the show! We owe everything to the dedicated fans, and I can’t wait to reunite with my AGGGTM family!”
Poppy Cogan shared her enthusiasm, stating: “I’m delighted to be back in Little Kilton with Pip and friends for season two, and to have the opportunity to bring another of Holly’s gripping stories to the screen.”
Matthew Read of Moonage Pictures remarked: “We were thrilled to see the incredible response to S1 both here in the UK and internationally. It is testament to Holly Jackson’s brilliant novels, Poppy Cogan’s screen adaptation and our fantastic cast led by Emma Myers that we are be able to bring A Good Girl’s Guide back for a second series for the BBC, Netflix and ZDFneo.” The collaboration between these platforms will undoubtedly bring the series to a wider audience.
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, commented: “It’s been a joy to see the fantastic response to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, particularly from younger viewers. We’re thrilled to once again join forces with Holly, Poppy, Emma, Zain and the team to bring this next exciting chapter to BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.”
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series two (6×45) is produced by Moonage Pictures for BBC iPlayer and BBC Three in co-production with Netflix and ZDFneo. It was commissioned for the BBC by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, and Fiona Campbell, Controller Youth Audience, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. Based on Holly Jackson’s series of books, it will be adapted for screen by Holly Jackson and Poppy Cogan. Sophie Klein will serve as the producer. Executive producers include Matthew Read, Simon Crawford Collins, and Frith Tiplady for Moonage Pictures; Lucy Richer, Danielle Scott-Haughton, and Katherine Bond for the BBC; alongside Holly Jackson and Poppy Cogan. BBC Studios manages global distribution. The series has already been pre-sold to Stan in Australia.
Fans eager to revisit the beginning can stream the first series of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder on BBC iPlayer. Outside the UK and Ireland, it is available on Netflix. In Germany, it can be found exclusively on ZDFneo, and in Australia on Stan. New Zealand viewers can watch it on Warner Brothers Discovery’s ThreeNow. The global availability ensures that fans worldwide can enjoy this thrilling series.
