{"id":451701,"date":"2026-03-01T08:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/451701\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T08:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:57:14","slug":"perfect-murder-mystery-drama-filmed-in-bristol-drops-first-look-at-new-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/451701\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Perfect&#8217; murder mystery drama filmed in Bristol drops first look at new series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emma Myers returns as teenage sleuth Pip Fitz-Amobi in the Bristol-filmed BBC drama<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cast of A Good Girls Guide to Murder\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_Cast-of-A-Good-Girls-Guide-to-Murder-2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The second series of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder arrives later this year\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The second series of A Good Girl&#8217;s Guide to Murder arrives later this year(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">BBC drama A Good Girl&#8217;s Guide to Murder is set to make its comeback later this year for a much-awaited second season, with a sneak peek at the compelling new mystery just unveiled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Shot in Bristol and featuring Wednesday star Emma Myers as young detective Pip Fitz-Amobi, who delves into the disturbing murder of a local girl as part of her school assignment, the programme became a runaway success following its first season debut in summer 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Following its global triumph on <a aria-label=\"NetflixLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/netflix\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix<\/a> and various other streaming services, a second season was announced in November 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">BBC<\/a> has now revealed the programme will return with another case later this year, adapted from Holly Jackson&#8217;s chart-topping follow-up novel, Good Girl, Bad Blood, reports <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/bbc-murder-mystery-good-girl-36793282\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">the Mirror<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Zain Iqbal and Emma Myers\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_Zain-Iqbal-and-Emma-Myers-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Pip and her friends investigate a strange disappearance\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Pip and her friends investigate a strange disappearance(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Myers naturally reprises her role as Pip, alongside an impressive ensemble cast featuring Zain Iqbal (Death, Whatever!), Asha Banks (My Fault: London), Yali Topol Margalith (The Tattooist of Auschwitz), Misia Butler (KAOS), Jude Morgan-Collie (Here We Go), Eden H Davies (Tell Me Everything) and Henry Ashton (My Lady Jane).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A synopsis for season two states: &#8220;After solving the Andie Bell case, Pip is determined to fix the fallout \u2013 and stay away from any more investigations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;But as Max Hastings&#8217; trial approaches, Connor&#8217;s brother Jamie suddenly disappears, and Pip finds herself in a race against time to find him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It&#8217;s all systems go as new pictures reveal Pip (Emma Myers) and her friends back on the pursuit. With Jamie (Eden H Davies) missing and time running out, the pictures reveal Pip, Ravi (Zain Iqbal), Cara (Asha Banks), Lauren (Yali Topol Margalith), and Connor (Jude Morgan-Collie) reunited, unravelling new secrets, leads, and mysteries.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Emma Myers as Pip Fitz-Amobi\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_Emma-Myers-as-Pip-Fitz-Amobi-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Emma Myers plays young sleuth Pip Fitz-Amobi\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Emma Myers plays young sleuth Pip Fitz-Amobi(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;And as Pip prepares to face Max (Henry Ashton) in court, his cousin Robin (Freddie England) starts dating Lauren, becoming a controversial new member of their friendship group.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Legions of devoted followers have been eagerly anticipating Pip&#8217;s return to crack another case for nearly two years, having showered her debut six-part series with glowing praise. One IMDb reviewer described the television drama as &#8220;an excellent adaptation&#8221;, going on to say: &#8220;This series is perfect. I hope they adapt the other books. Emma Myers is here as a perfect protagonist. She managed to deliver an incredible and fresh performance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another viewer labelled it &#8220;a lot of fun&#8221; in a 10\/10 review, adding: &#8220;Really enjoyed this having not read the books.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Was very surprised by the ending and it kept me guessing the whole way. Emma Myers was a perfect choice to play the lead, such a captivating performance and she easily carried the show.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Emma Myers as Pip Fitz-Amobi\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_Emma-Myers-as-Pip-Fitz-Amobi-3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Fans have dubbed it the 'best murder mystery show in a while'\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Fans have dubbed it the &#8216;best murder mystery show in a while'(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Best murder mystery show in a while,&#8221;&#8221; declared another enthusiast, continuing: &#8220;This was really good. I ended up bingeing on it. I really liked the story. It was very addicting.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One final enthusiast wrote: &#8220;A Good Girl&#8217;s Guide to Murder is absolutely amazing, and there&#8217;s so much to love about it. First off, the show brilliantly captures the tension and intrigue of the original novel, making it an edge-of-your-seat experience from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The way the mystery unfolds is so clever, keeping you guessing and theorizing right alongside the main character, Pip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It&#8217;s not just about solving a crime; it&#8217;s about peeling back the layers of secrets in a small town where everyone seems to have something to hide.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Be sure to stay tuned for further updates as this gripping murder mystery drama prepares to return to screens in the near future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A Good Girl\u2019s Guide to Murder Series Two will air on the BBC in 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new ** <a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everythinggossip.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Everything Gossip <\/a>** website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. <a aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">** Click here to activate** <\/a>** or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.**<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Emma Myers returns as teenage sleuth Pip Fitz-Amobi in the Bristol-filmed BBC drama The second series of A&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":451702,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[243,96,392,391,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-451701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-bbc","tag-entertainment","tag-netflix","tag-tv","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/451701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=451701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/451701\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/451702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=451701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=451701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=451701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}