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    7 Killer Murder Mystery Adaptations to Watch Now

    Murder, she streamed.

    By Tudum Staff
    March 26, 2026

There’s something endlessly satisfying about a good murder mystery — the clues, the suspects, the shocking reveals you almost saw coming. It’s always a good idea to either crack open an engrossing whodunit or queue up an equally intriguing tale onscreen.

Thankfully, you’re in the right place to find your next favorite: A library of popular novels have made their 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.

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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.

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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.

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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