julia heeps

*Magpie Murders* on PBS is an engaging and clever mystery series based on the novel by Anthony Horowitz. The show brilliantly blends a classic whodunit with a modern-day mystery, as editor Susan Ryeland (played by Lesley Manville) investigates the unfinished manuscript of a bestselling author. The twisty, dual-narrative structure—one set in the fictional 1950s village and another in present-day London—keeps viewers hooked. The performances, especially from Manville and Tim McMullan, are superb, and the show masterfully captures the spirit of a cozy yet complex murder mystery. It’s a must-watch for fans of Agatha Christie-style mysteries!