If you enjoyed the suspense and mystery of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder on Netflix, you’re probably looking for the next series that you find just as exciting.
With its clever twists, a young but determined protagonist, and a narrative that keeps you guessing until the very end, the series has become a standout work in the crime drama genre. But what comes next once you’ve solved the mystery?
Whether it’s the keen investigative skills of a strong female protagonist, the dark and twisted secrets of a seemingly perfect town, or the mind games that blur the lines between good and evil, there’s a world of gripping series on some of the best streaming services that offer similar intrigue and suspense. In this list, we’ve picked out five must-watch series like A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder that will keep you hooked.
“One of us is lying”
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Another book adaptation is “One of Us Is Lying,” based on the popular young adult novel by Karen M. McManus. The series is about five high school students who are sent to detention, but only four survive. The students – Bronwyn (Marianly Tejada), Addy (Annalisa Cochrane), Nate (Cooper van Grootel), Cooper (Chibuikem Uche), and Simon (Mark McKenna) – all come from different social circles, but they all come under suspicion when Simon, the inventor of a gossip app that tells everyone’s secrets, mysteriously dies during detention.
As the investigation progresses, each of the remaining four students has their own secrets that could make them a murderer. The series explores how trust, betrayal, and the pressures of high school life can cause someone to show their true colors. Similar to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, this crime thriller combines the traditional murder mystery with the drama and suspense of a teen thriller.
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“Nancy Drew” – This is the story
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The 2019 Nancy Drew series is a modern reinterpretation of the classic character from the popular crime series. The series follows Nancy Drew (Kennedy McMann), an 18-year-old aspiring detective who puts her college plans on hold after the sudden death of her mother. Set in the small, seemingly quiet town of Horseshoe Bay, Maine, the series begins with Nancy trying to distance herself from her past. However, she is drawn back into the world of mystery when she and her friends become suspects in a murder case involving a local celebrity.
This situation encourages Nancy to dig deeper into the case, and she eventually uncovers not only clues to the murder, but also dark secrets about her town – and her own family. Both Nancy Drew and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder feature strong female protagonists determined to solve a complex crime.
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‘Cruel Summer’
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If you’re more in the mood for a psychological thriller, watch Cruel Summer next. This series follows the intertwined lives of two teenage girls over three years in the 1990s.
The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of popular girl Kate (Olivia Holt) and the subsequent rise of Jeanette (Chiara Aurelia), a seemingly average girl who becomes a media sensation and is accused of being involved in Kate’s disappearance. The series delves deeply into obsession, deceit and the effects of media sensationalism, presenting the story from multiple perspectives and time frames to uncover the truth behind the disappearance and its aftermath.
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‘Wednesday’
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Of course, you probably already know “Wednesday,” but for those who don’t, it’s definitely worth watching. “Wednesday” is a Netflix series that reimagines the iconic character from “The Addams Family.” Set in the quirky and enigmatic Nevermore Academy, the series explores the life of teenager Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) as she begins a new chapter away from her eccentric family.
Wednesday, portrayed with her typical dry demeanor and dark curiosity, not only adjusts to life in Nevermore, but also gets drawn into a series of creepy and complex mysteries perpetrated by a monster. The central plot revolves around her attempt to solve a series of murders that threaten the safety of the academy and its residents. Also, I must mention that one of the main characters, Enid, is played by Emma Myers (Pip from “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”).
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“Yellow Vests”
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Yellowjackets is a darker series that doesn’t focus particularly on crime, but it does share some similarities with A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Both weave past and present stories together to uncover hidden truths and secrets, and explore the impact of traumatic events on individuals and their local communities.
Yellowjackets is about a high school football team whose plane crashes in the wilderness in the 1990s. The series alternates between two timelines: the harrowing survival story of the teenage girls fighting for their lives, and the present-day lives of the survivors, now adults grappling with the traumas and secrets of their past. As the story progresses, the dark and often disturbing choices the girls made to survive are revealed.
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