Murder mystery fans shouldn’t overlook a drama that’s been branded “absolutely unmissable”.

Hailed as the “best crime series in years”, the six-episode series charts the journey of a book editor who obtains an incomplete manuscript from a conceited author she represents.

However, when the concluding chapter vanishes and the author is discovered deceased in questionable circumstances, she must examine the novel to identify the actual killer.

Penned by Midsomer Murders creator Anthony Horowitz, six-part detective drama Magpie Murders initially premiered in 2022.

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Nevertheless, numerous fans are only now beginning to uncover the series which is currently accessible to stream without charge on BBC iPlayer.

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The six-episode series charts the journey of a book editor who obtains an incomplete manuscript from a conceited author she represents(Image: BBC)

Leading the cast as book editor Susan Ryeland and fictional detective Atticus Pund’s secretary Joy Sanderling is actress Lesley Manville.

She is renowned for portraying Cyril Woodcock in Phantom Thread, Mary in Another Year and Princess Margaret in Netflix’s The Crown.

Manville is accompanied by Foyle’s War legend Tim McMullan as Atticus Pund alongside Game of Thrones’ Conleth Hill as the slain author Alan Conway.

Additional principal cast members feature A Line of Duty and ITV Believe Me star Daniel Mays, The White Queen’s Michael Maloney and Netflix’s The Witness star Claire Rushbrook.

Fans have been rushing to Magpie Murders’ IMdB page to express their admiration of the murder mystery.

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Magpie Murders is based on the book of the same name by author Anthony Horowitz(Image: BBC)

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“Just delicious! The kind of murder mystery I love”, a viewer exclaimed. Another described it as “beautifully executed whodunnit, just brilliant”, before adding: “The two plots are integrated seamlessly into the narrative to make this series absolutely unmissable.”

Further praise saw it described as “nothing short of a masterpiece” and the “best crime series in years”.

Another enthusiastic viewer chimed in: “This had us captivated from the very beginning and kept us guessing right to the very end!

 

 

“Excellently written, excellent performed, excellently presented!”

Magpie Murders is available to watch on BBC iPlayer