How To (Finally) Watch A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder In Ireland

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder has finally dropped on Netflix – here’s everything you need to know before you watch the TV adaptation of the beloved YA murder mystery.

For those who are addicted to true crime podcasts and love a good mystery, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is the summer show for you.

Based on the bestselling Novel by Holly Jackson, AGGTM is full of small town secrets, suspicious activity and unexpected twists that will have you wanting to binge all six episodes in one sitting.

The story follows loveable schoolgirl Pip Fitz-Amobi five years after a murder-suicide tragedy shocked the small English town of Little Kilton.

Bright overachiever Pip becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the incident, despite the case being closed by Police five years ago.

Popular and perfect Andie Bell was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend Sal Singh, who then committed suicide after. Except Pippa knew Sal. She is convinced he was framed for the crime and the real killer is still out there, haunting Little Kilton.

Who’s in the cast?

Emma Meyers as Pip Fitz-Amobi

 

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Meyers is known for her role as Enid in Netflix’s comedy-horror tv show Wednesday. She nails the role of Pip as a clever schoolgirl, akin to a modern day Nancy Drew.

Fun fact: Meyers, who is American told Variety Magazine that she learnt her British accent in only 2 weeks.

Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh

Iqbal plays Ravi, the younger brother of Andie Bells alleged murderer. He becomes Pip’s unexpected investigative partner, and romantic interest.

Ravi is Iqbal’s breakthrough role in the TV industry.

 

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Asha Banks as Cara Ward

Banks plays Cara Ward, Pip’s closest friend, unserious and known for her dark humour and sarcasm.

Banks is best known for her leading role in My Fault London, a remake of the Spanish film Culpa Mia.

Jude Morgan-Collie as Connor Reynolds

Jude plays Connor, a good friend of Pip’s and a carefree troublemaker. His previous roles include Terminator: Dark Fate and BBC’s Here We Go.

Jude shared on TikTok that he found out he got the job while sitting on the toilet.

@agoodgirlsguidetv “and if you don’t, don’t hit me up” … jude morgan-collie is an icon already #agggtm @jude ♬ original sound – A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder

India Lillie Davies as Andie Bell

Seen in flashbacks, Davies plays the former Queen B of Little Kilton… and pretty and perfect Andie is hiding dark secrets.

You may recognise Davies from a brief appearance in an episode of Bridgerton as a sex worker who meets Colin Bridgerton.

Yasmin Al-Khudhairi as Naomi Ward

Naomi is Cara’s older sister, and Sal Singh’s best friend. Emotionally troubled and struggling to cope after the loss of her friend, Naomi has secrets to hide.

Al-Khudhairi is best known for her role in Ackley Bridge.

Production

 

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The BBC adaptation, released last summer was adapted by Poppy Cogan, directed by Dolly Wells and produced by Moonage Pictures.

It was originally only available on BBC and BBC iPlayer but now, the six episodes have become available on Netflix UK and Ireland.

Season 2 has officially been announced and is currently in production. It will be based on the second book in Holly Jackson’s series Good Girl Bad Blood, following the disappearance of Jamie Reynolds.

What to Expect

Warning: you may want to start a true crime podcast after watching.

AGGTM starts with a little school project and a small town that talks, but rapidly spirals into major plot twists and unexpected reveals. Pip is impossible not to like, and you’ll find yourself not only rooting for justice but also for her blossoming romance with Ravi.

@agoodgirlsguidetv waiting for season 2 like… #agggtm ♬ original sound – A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder

Watch if you love…

  • Only Murders in The Building
  • Nancy Drew
  • Pretty Little Liars
  • The Serial Podcast
  • One of us is Lying
  • Broadchurch

Hello your next TV obsession!

Words by Amy O’Connor