Armchair detectives, grab your magnifying glasses! The clocks are ticking toward a brand-new mystery, and the trailer for “Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials” just proved that 1920s England was way more dangerous than your history books let on.
This isn’t your grandmother’s slow-burn mystery—it’s a witty, high-stakes, three-part event that lands exclusively on Netflix next week.
The Plot: A Prank Turned Deadly
The year is 1925. The setting? A lavish country house party at Chimneys. The problem? A practical joke involving eight alarm clocks goes horribly, murderously wrong.
When one guest is found dead, it’s up to the “fizzingly inquisitive” Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent to take charge. Bundle isn’t your average socialite; she’s a bold, determined sleuth ready to crack open a conspiracy that goes far deeper than a simple house party mishap. Expect old-school charm mixed with modern, fast-paced tension.
A Powerhouse Cast & Crew
Netflix didn’t hold back on the talent for this one. The series features a literal “who’s who” of British acting royalty: Mia McKenna-Bruce (How to Have Sex), Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown), Martin Freeman (Sherlock), and Corey Mylchreest (Queen Charlotte).
Behind the scenes, the show is being steered by Chris Chibnall—the mastermind behind Broadchurch—who wrote the adaptation, and director Chris Sweeney (The Tourist). Even Christie’s own great-grandson, James Prichard, is on board as an executive producer to make sure the “Queen of Crime” would be proud.
Why You’ll Love It
Lead actress Mia McKenna-Bruce says the goal was to make Agatha Christie feel “accessible” to a new generation while preserving the heart of the original murder mysteries. With only three episodes, it’s the perfect, bite-sized binge for a chilly January night.
Think you can solve the mystery before the final clock strikes? Tune in for the premiere of “Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials” on Netflix on January 15, 2026.
