Beloved British detective drama that’s ‘one of the best TV adaptations’ of classic coming to Netflix

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Good news for mystery lovers! The popular British detective series Agatha Christie’s Marple, based on the novels of the famous Agatha Christie, will be available to stream on Netflix in the UK later this month.

Miss Jane Marple lives a peaceful life in the village of St. Mary Mead, but she always finds herself solving mysteries. The show, which aired from 2004 to 2013 and lasted six seasons, follows her investigations.

The detective drama, which originally aired on ITV, is coming to Netflix on January 27th. It’s currently unknown if all six seasons and 23 episodes will be available, but we’ll have more information shortly.

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Throughout the series, the iconic character was portrayed by two different actresses. Julia McKenzie took over the role from Geraldine McEwan starting with the fourth season in 2009. The show also featured well-known guest stars like Joanna Lumley and Tom Baker.

Based on the stories of Agatha Christie, the TV series Marple is widely considered a top-quality adaptation of her work. Viewers on IMDb have given it an average rating of 7.9 out of 10, based on over 12,000 reviews.

Honestly, as a fan, I think this is one of the best TV adaptations I’ve ever seen – easily a 10 out of 10! It really has everything you could want in a show. I seriously recommend giving it a try – you won’t be disappointed. Other viewers have said it’s both entertaining and interesting, and I totally agree!

Viewers praised the beautiful scenery and the charming house used as Miss Marple’s home. One person called it “wonderful” and particularly appreciated how accurately the show recreated the period details, especially the costumes and overall style.

Another viewer highly recommended the show, calling Agatha Christie a brilliant writer. They praised the enduring quality of her creation, Miss Marple, and highlighted the excellent performances and carefully crafted, realistic storylines.

I’m so excited for all the Agatha Christie coming to Netflix! It’s not just Marple – we’re also getting Seven Dials on January 15th. It’s based on her classic The Seven Dials Mystery and the cast is amazing – Mia McKenna-Bruce, Martin Freeman, and Helena Bonham Carter are all in it!

Marple is coming to Netflix on 27 January.

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2026-01-14 02:19