“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” Holly Jackson’s gripping YA mystery, has captivated readers worldwide, and now it’s made its way to the screen. The BBC has adapted the first book in the trilogy for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, bringing Pip Fitz-Amobi’s thrilling investigation to life. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch this highly anticipated series.
Release Dates and Where to Watch
Emma Myers as Pip Fitz-Amobi, investigating a chilling murder-suicide case in the new BBC series “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”.
“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is available now on BBC iPlayer. The series also premiered on BBC Three in July.
For viewers in the United States, the show is available on Netflix beginning August 1st. This allows American audiences to dive into the mystery after its run on the BBC.
What’s the Story?
Zain Iqbal and Emma Myers star as Ravi Singh and Pip Fitz-Amobi, working together to uncover the truth in “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”
Based on Holly Jackson’s bestselling novel, the series follows Pip Fitz-Amobi, a determined 17-year-old, in the quiet town of Little Kilton. Five years prior, the town was shaken by the disappearance of Andie Bell and the subsequent suicide of her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who was labeled her murderer.
Pip, however, doubts this conclusion. For her Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), she decides to reinvestigate the case, partnering with Sal’s younger brother, Ravi. Together, they seek to uncover the truth and find out if Sal was wrongly accused.
As Pip and Ravi delve deeper, they uncover dark secrets within their town, and Pip quickly realizes the investigation puts her and her loved ones in danger.
Meet the Cast
The young cast of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” includes Emma Myers, Asha Banks, Yali Topol Margalithn, Raiko Gohara and Jude Morgan-Collie.
The series boasts a talented cast of rising stars:
- Emma Myers (Wednesday) as Pip Fitz-Amobi
- Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh
- India Lillie Davies as Andie Bell
- Rahul Pattni as Sal Singh
- Asha Banks as Cara Ward
- Yali Topol Margalith as Lauren Gibson
- Jude Morgan-Collie as Connor Reynolds
- Raiko Gohara as Zach Chen
- Jessica Webber as Nat Da Silva
- Carla Woodcock as Becca Bell
- Matt Chambers as Jason Bell
- Yasmin Al-Khudhairi as Naomi Ward
- Henry Ashton as Max Hastings
- Mathew Baynton as Elliot Ward
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Leanne Amobi
- Gary Beadle as Victor Amobi
This ensemble brings the characters from Holly Jackson’s novel to life, promising a compelling and engaging adaptation.
Trailer and Teaser
The official trailer for “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” premiered at MCM London Comic Con, offering a glimpse into Pip and Ravi’s investigation. It highlights the central mystery and the growing danger they face.
Watch the official trailer for A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder:
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BBC Three also released a teaser clip featuring Pip at a Calamity Party, hinting at the secrets and tensions within Little Kilton.
Watch the teaser for A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder:
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Will There Be More?
Holly Jackson’s “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is part of a trilogy; whether the BBC will adapt the other books remains to be seen.
Given that “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is the first book in a trilogy, fans are eager to know if the BBC will adapt “Good Girl, Gone Bad” and “As Good as Dead.”
As of now, the BBC has not confirmed any plans to adapt the sequels. Any decision will likely depend on the reception of the first season.
Pip’s story continues in “Good Girl, Gone Bad” and “As Good as Dead,” with new mysteries and dangers awaiting her.
The subsequent books continue to follow Pip as she navigates new cases and threats. One sequel involves a missing persons case, while the other sees Pip dealing with a stalker.
Final Thoughts
“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is now available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three, and on Netflix in the US starting August 1st. Get ready to immerse yourself in Pip Fitz-Amobi’s thrilling quest for the truth.
