Magpie Murders
Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan star in the TV adaptation of Anthony Horowitz's bestselling novel about a dead mystery author, an incomplete manuscript, and suspects galore. Manville and McMullan will reprise their roles in Moonflower Murders, a sequel to Magpie Murders. Moonflower Murders will premiere on Sunday, Sept
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Episode 1
A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death.
A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death.
Episode 4
The puzzle pieces of Alan’s death get more and more jumbled. At the same time, the plot of his new book and the lives of his acquaintances start to converge.
The puzzle pieces of Alan’s death get more and more jumbled. At the same time, the plot of his new book and the lives of his acquaintances start to converge.
Episode 5
Susan’s sister and Andreas have unexpected connections to Alan. Meanwhile, Pünd wraps up his investigation, promising, “Very soon all will be made clear!”
Susan’s sister and Andreas have unexpected connections to Alan. Meanwhile, Pünd wraps up his investigation, promising, “Very soon all will be made clear!”
Episode 2
Everyone he knew had reason to kill mystery author Alan Conway. But was his fatal fall actually murder? The missing last chapter of his new book may hold the secret.
Everyone he knew had reason to kill mystery author Alan Conway. But was his fatal fall actually murder? The missing last chapter of his new book may hold the secret.
Episode 6
Susan cracks her case—not without mishap—then accompanies Pünd as he lays out the solution to Alan’s final book, while magpies watch from above.
Susan cracks her case—not without mishap—then accompanies Pünd as he lays out the solution to Alan’s final book, while magpies watch from above.
Episode 3
Angling to sell his publishing firm and retire, Charles leans on Susan to take over as CEO. In a parallel story, the detective plot in Alan’s last novel unfolds.
Angling to sell his publishing firm and retire, Charles leans on Susan to take over as CEO. In a parallel story, the detective plot in Alan’s last novel unfolds.
Episode 1
A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death.
A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death.
Episode 4
The puzzle pieces of Alan’s death get more and more jumbled. At the same time, the plot of his new book and the lives of his acquaintances start to converge.
The puzzle pieces of Alan’s death get more and more jumbled. At the same time, the plot of his new book and the lives of his acquaintances start to converge.
Episode 5
Susan’s sister and Andreas have unexpected connections to Alan. Meanwhile, Pünd wraps up his investigation, promising, “Very soon all will be made clear!”
Susan’s sister and Andreas have unexpected connections to Alan. Meanwhile, Pünd wraps up his investigation, promising, “Very soon all will be made clear!”
Episode 2
Everyone he knew had reason to kill mystery author Alan Conway. But was his fatal fall actually murder? The missing last chapter of his new book may hold the secret.
Everyone he knew had reason to kill mystery author Alan Conway. But was his fatal fall actually murder? The missing last chapter of his new book may hold the secret.
Episode 6
Susan cracks her case—not without mishap—then accompanies Pünd as he lays out the solution to Alan’s final book, while magpies watch from above.
Susan cracks her case—not without mishap—then accompanies Pünd as he lays out the solution to Alan’s final book, while magpies watch from above.
Episode 3
Angling to sell his publishing firm and retire, Charles leans on Susan to take over as CEO. In a parallel story, the detective plot in Alan’s last novel unfolds.
Angling to sell his publishing firm and retire, Charles leans on Susan to take over as CEO. In a parallel story, the detective plot in Alan’s last novel unfolds.
What is Magpie Murders?
"It's a sort of a whodunit inside a whodunit." Writer and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz, the cast, and more describe what to expect in the twisty mystery series.
"It's a sort of a whodunit inside a whodunit." Writer and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz, the cast, and more describe what to expect in the twisty mystery series.
Filming Magpie Murders
Author, writer, and executive producer Anthony Horowitz describes the extraordinary experience of watching his story come to life on camera.
Author, writer, and executive producer Anthony Horowitz describes the extraordinary experience of watching his story come to life on camera.
Character Connections
Is Anthony Horowitz similar to any of his Magpie Murders characters? Find out what the man behind the mystery had to say!
Is Anthony Horowitz similar to any of his Magpie Murders characters? Find out what the man behind the mystery had to say!
Secrets of a Magpie Murders Set
It's no easy feat creating two worlds on one set! Learn how the talented crew brought the two interwoven stories to life.
It's no easy feat creating two worlds on one set! Learn how the talented crew brought the two interwoven stories to life.
Why Do We Love Murder Mysteries?
"I can't think of any genre in which the main character and the reader, or the viewer, are more closely connected." Author and series writer and executive producer Anthony Horowitz discusses what makes detective fiction so popular.
"I can't think of any genre in which the main character and the reader, or the viewer, are more closely connected." Author and series writer and executive producer Anthony Horowitz discusses what makes detective fiction so popular.
The Double World of Magpie Murders
"Is Atticus in her imagination?...Is he a dream or is it magic?" Author, Writer, and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz explains the link between Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd.
"Is Atticus in her imagination?...Is he a dream or is it magic?" Author, Writer, and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz explains the link between Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd.
Tim McMullan on Magpie Murders
"I think he's such a beguiling character." Hear what star Tim McMullan had to say about the series and playing the uniquely curious detective Atticus Pünd.
"I think he's such a beguiling character." Hear what star Tim McMullan had to say about the series and playing the uniquely curious detective Atticus Pünd.
Playing Two Characters
"It's the same actor, two very different roles, and yet very much connected." Hear from the cast and more about what it's like to play two different characters in two different worlds in one series.
"It's the same actor, two very different roles, and yet very much connected." Hear from the cast and more about what it's like to play two different characters in two different worlds in one series.
What Makes a Sleuth a Sleuth?
Writer and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz breaks down what makes a great fictional sleuth and how to craft the perfect mystery.
Writer and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz breaks down what makes a great fictional sleuth and how to craft the perfect mystery.
Lesley Manville on Magpie Murders
Star Lesley Manville explains what drew her to the project, why she connected with Susan Ryeland, and more.
Star Lesley Manville explains what drew her to the project, why she connected with Susan Ryeland, and more.
Writing Magpie Murders
Author and series Writer and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz describes the difference between writing Magpie Murders as a book vs. a television series.
Author and series Writer and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz describes the difference between writing Magpie Murders as a book vs. a television series.
Making Magpie Murders
Filming a story within a story set in two different time periods is no easy feat! Hear from the crew about how they made it happen.
Filming a story within a story set in two different time periods is no easy feat! Hear from the crew about how they made it happen.
What Makes a Great Mystery?
What is it that makes a mystery story truly great? Creator Anthony Horowitz, Lesley Manville, Tim McMullan, and more share their thoughts.
What is it that makes a mystery story truly great? Creator Anthony Horowitz, Lesley Manville, Tim McMullan, and more share their thoughts.