Netflix Crime Series ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Captivates Viewers With 38.9 Million Hours Watched
By fypfeed | Entertainment Correspondent | 16 July 2025
A brand new British crime thriller has been a Netflix phenomenon, enticed viewers into a dark, twisty mystery that has been watched by millions within a matter of a day. “A good Girl’s Guide to Murder with Emma Myers, has already recorded an astounding 38.9 million hours of streaming according to the analytics firm FlixPatrol. This is evidence of its swift rise to become one of the top platform most popular summer series.
The show, which is a mixture of suspense and drama for teens, thriller, first aired in the BBC in the UK in July 2024. But it wasn’t until Netflix debut in the month of July that it really exploded into the world scene, attracting audiences from hundreds of countries, and swiftly ascending the streaming service’s Top 10 chart.
A platform that’s already renowned for its addictive crime series, such as Mindhunter up to the Stranger The success of this new adaptation proves that the appeal of the genre and the insatiable desire of viewers for a well-crafted crime.
A Familiar Story With A Chilling Twist
The six-part story is inspired by Holly Jackson’s bestseller novel with the same title that is sold over 2 million copies around the world. In the center the main character is Pippa Fitz-Amobi (Pip), portrayed by Wednesday actress Emma Myers, an intelligent, but ardent student who decides to revisit an old local case that was thought to be to be solved.
The mystery has roots in five years to the town that is fictionalized as Little Kilton, in which the popular young Andie Bell (India Lillie Davies) was believed to have been killed by her lover Sal Singh (Rahul Pattni) before he allegedly committed suicide.
Authorities ended the investigation after which the public moved on, and the tragedy remained in the memory of the community as an open-and-close investigation. Pip however, is not convinced.
In the course of a school project she starts retracing her steps taken in the night that Andie disappeared, examining witnesses and collating evidence. What starts as a class assignment quickly becomes an unsettling obsession, forcing her to face dark mysteries in her tranquil town.
Her quest for the truth is not just challenging the official narrative, but puts her life in danger.
From Page To Screen
Making a new version of The good Girl’s Guide to Murder was no easy feat. The book’s success was based on the intricate plot, the multiple perspectives along with the voice and perspective of a teenage detective who is navigating teenage life as well as those who are involved in a horrific crime.
Directors Dolly Wells and writer Poppy Cogan were given the challenge of bringing the story to television, balancing between youthful enthusiasm and dark suspense. The show has been praised by critics for keeping the essence that Jackson’s book embodied and making it accessible to a new audience that might never have had the chance to read the novel.
Emma Myers’ casting as Pip was particularly memorable. Following her performance in the breakout performance on Wednesday the role was described as sensitive and vulnerable as she embodies the spirit of curiosity and determination that characterizes the character.
For Netflix this adaptation, it also represents a wider strategy: using popular young adult books to turn them into series that are marketable globally like the company has achieved with books such as Heartstopper or Shadow and Bone.
A Streaming Success Story
According to FlixPatrol’s statistics that the show was watched over 38.9 million minutes during its first season at Netflix. In terms of practicality, that is a lot of viewers who watched the series in one sitting.
Social media has been flooded with fan posts revealing to having watched the entire series in a single day, describing the series being “unputdownable” and “impossible to switch off.”
The time of its release was also a benefit. With a summer slate that was dominated by high-budget movies and fantasy-themed series, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder was an intricately written, character-driven film that still had the suspense and excitement of the blockbuster.
Critical Response
In Rotten Tomatoes, the show is currently rated 83 percentage of critics’ ratings and reviews praising the series as a “frothy but compelling” take of the murder mystery formula.
One reviewer said it was “a light yet chilling reimagining of the classic whodunnit, carried by a charismatic lead performance from Emma Myers.”
The reactions of the audience have been more split The show has received an average of 68% rating from viewers and critics, yet even fans have admitted to being intrigued by the twists and cliffhangers.
On the social platforms like X (formerly Twitter), one user wrote: “I fear I’m binge-watching A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy this show as much, but I’m in episode 4 of 6. .”
Another reviewer was pleased with the adaptation’s accuracy to the source content: “An absolutely stunning story that perfectly follows the book. The actors were perfect. A true masterpiece .”
Why Audiences Are Hooked
The appeal of the show is in the show’s mix of a youthful realism as well as darker themes. In the simplest sense, Pip’s investigation is a reflection of the curiosity of an average teenager, however her findings expose dishonesty, corruption, as well as hidden dangers within the community she lives in.
This mix of real-world realism as well as murder mystery suspense creates a story that feels solid and thrilling. It’s a style that has been used in other hit shows like Broadchurch as well as the Mare of Easttown.
They also say that unlike other sprawling crime shows, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is simple telling the entire story in only six episodes. With viewers increasingly accustomed to binge-watching shows, this format is proven to be extremely effective.
Looking Ahead: Season Two Confirmed
Fans don’t have to fret about a sudden end. In November 2024 it was announced that the BBC official confirmed the program for a new season with the assurance that Pip’s story will not end abruptly.
Although details aren’t available however, it is believed that the upcoming season will be the adaptation of an earlier novel the novel Good Girl, Bad Blood, which follows Pip as she is pulled back into her work as an investigator even though she tries to quit.
For Netflix the renewal is almost certain to bring an increase in interest worldwide when the series is renewed, particularly in the event that season 2 builds on the momentum of season one.
The Broader Impact
The popularity that was enjoyed by A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is also indicative of an overall trend in streaming: the increasing globalization of British dramas.
Thought to be primarily domestic, UK series are now getting a huge audience worldwide because of platforms such as Netflix. Just as Peaky Blinders and Bodyguard became international talking points, Pip’s story has entered the same conversation–proving that well-written mysteries can transcend borders.
Analysts from the industry believe that the rapid growth of the show could lead to an increase in adaptations to YA Crime novels which tap to a market which is already there, and appealing to those who want suspense-driven narrative.
Audience Voices
The enthusiasm of fans continues to grow on the internet.
On Rotten Tomatoes posted: “What a show! Watched for a whole day. A murder mystery that has a soul. Amazing plot. Amazing storyline. Keeps you hooked.”
Another comment: “Emma Myers is great! We were left guessing until the very end. I’d like to see more of .”
For a lot of people, the attraction is not just in the main mystery, but also in Pip herself. She is a character with the power of determination in her vulnerability, a sense of vulnerability, and an inability to accept straightforward answers.
Conclusion
With over 39 million viewers during the initial week, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder has earned its spot as one of Netflix’s top-rated series in 2025. Mixing teenage drama and an intriguing murder story that will keep viewers on their toes until the end The series has been highly successful both in terms of commercial success and critically well-respected.
For those who love suspense and the dark side, it delivers exactly what it promises: a riveting book on murder that is written from a new perspective.
With a sequel being planned and with the possibility of a third season, this could just be the start of Pip Fitz-Amobi’s story to screen.
