After Two Years, Netflix’s Most Overlooked Thriller Returns This Week — Prepare to Binge

If, like me, you spent part of summer 2024 glued to your sofa and glued to Netflix, you probably stumbled across A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. I know everyone goes on about sun and ice creams, but I firmly believe you have to balance all that fresh air with something worth streaming. This British thriller arrived first on BBC iPlayer, then dropped on Netflix worldwide in August—and frankly, I don't think it's got half the buzz it deserves. We're talking about one of the sharpest, most addictive thrillers on the platform, and if you missed it, you've got a treat in store. With a second season now on the horizon, let's get stuck in.

Season 2 Lands in May 2026

The show itself is adapted from Holly Jackson's wildly popular 2019 book, and what really sold me was its blend of a gripping concept, stellar acting, and a focused six-episode run. It's a perfect weekend binge, or—if you’re like me and get obsessive about these things—a one-night affair with no regrets. The first season trails Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers), a clever teenager who decides to investigate the murder of popular classmate Andie Bell (India Lillie Davies) for her school project. No prizes for guessing her teachers, fellow students, and even her own family aren't particularly thrilled with this little hobby.

Pip refuses to let any of that stop her—she’s stubborn, smart, and not remotely worried about ruffling a few feathers along the way. That, honestly, is the heart of the whole show. Pip isn’t motivated by gossip or drama; she genuinely wants to do the right thing, regardless of how unpopular or difficult that might be. The second series keeps the formula but ups the stakes: this time, Jamie (Eden H. Davies) turns up missing and Pip, naturally, can't help but get involved—especially as she’s also watching the unfolding trial of Max Hastings (Henry Ashton).

Season 2 is based on the second book, aptly titled Good Girl, Bad Blood. If you’ve seen the trailer, you’ll have caught glimpses of Pip being tailed by anonymous weirdos, compiling evidence with the subtlety of a freight train, and generally making everyone around her vastly more nervous than they’d like. It’s still full of smart twists, emotional fallout, and—crucially—a main character you actually want to root for.

Emma Myers and Why Pip is Great

If you recognise Emma Myers, that's probably because of her turn as Enid in Wednesday—a totally different vibe, admittedly—but here, she’s even better. Don’t get me wrong, I’m looking forward to Enid popping up in Wednesday series three, but Pip feels like Myers’s real calling card. There are plenty of plot twists and tense moments to keep you guessing, but what keeps me invested is that Pip herself is interesting in ways most YA protagonists aren’t. She could—by all rights—pass on the drama, focus on leaving her small town behind, and plan for university, but instead, she’s determined to do right by Andie and push herself to see just how far she can go.

I wouldn’t dream of ruining the big twist for you, but trust me: the payoff for Season 1’s whodunnit is spot on. Plausible, but delivers a genuine surprise—and it sets up Season 2 nicely.

The Cast and Main Characters

• Emma Myers as Pip Fitz-Amobi – fearless sleuth and all-around excellent protagonist
• India Lillie Davies as Andie Bell – the victim (but key presence throughout)
• Eden H. Davies as Jamie – missing in Season 2, a key figure for the new mystery
• Henry Ashton as Max Hastings – put on trial in the new season

Potential for More Seasons

Now, as of this moment, Netflix hasn’t officially renewed it for Season 3, but this is one of those rare stories where the material just keeps coming. Holly Jackson’s original novels now number four. If they keep to the pattern, Season 3 would be As Good As Dead (published in 2021), and, in an interesting twist, Season 4 could be the prequel, Kill Joy, which digs into Pip’s backstory. Not exactly how most TV shows structure things, but it’d be fascinating to go right back to where it all started after seeing where Pip ends up.

'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder could have ended after Season 1 since it's fun six-episode binge, but Pip is so cool that it would be sad to never see her again. I'm sure that Season 2 will be just as smart. I bet Pip's story could continue for several more years, and I'll be here, watching every season that we're lucky enough to get.'

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