A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Five years after a high school student named Andie Bell is killed and her boyfriend Sal Singh confesses before taking his own life, Pippa Fitz-Amobi refuses to accept the case as closed. Now a determined teenage investigator, Pip rechecks old evidence, questions witnesses who once stayed silent, and follows small leads that authorities ignored. Teaming up with Sal's brother Ravi, she peels back layers of rumor, secrecy, and misplaced blame in a town that wants the past to stay buried, even as each revelation pulls her deeper into danger and moral gray areas.

The 2024 TV adaptation was co-created by Poppy Cogan and author Holly Jackson, and it brings Jackson's bestselling novel to the screen. Emma Myers leads a young ensemble including Zain Iqbal and Mathew Baynton, with production that emphasizes a tight, suspenseful tone.

Critics and audiences have given the series generally positive scores, reflected in a 7.4 average from viewers. Reviews often praise the central performance and steady plotting, while noting occasional pacing issues. The show leans into themes of truth-seeking, how rumor shapes reality, the consequences of social neglect, and the uneven power dynamics in small communities.

On social media the series sparked lively fan theories and online discussion, especially around suspect motives and overlooked clues. Casting choices and visual stylings encouraged renewed interest in Holly Jackson's original book, and the show prompted reading groups and video essays that compared the adaptation to its source.

Awards season response has been modest so far, with no major industry trophies reported at the time of writing. Still, the series built a vocal fanbase and earned some festival and critics group attention for its performances and for translating a popular YA mystery into a more adult-minded drama.