What is Murder Is Easy about?

Adapted from Agatha Christie's classic novel of the same name, 'Murder Is Easy' is a British television serial that entwines suspense and mystery. Set in 1954, the narrative begins aboard a train where Luke Fitzwilliam, a Nigerian attaché, encounters Miss Lavinia Pinkerton. She confides her suspicions about a series of unexplained deaths in the quaint English village of Wychwood under Ashe, fearing that a clandestine killer is at large. This chilling premonition takes a horrifying turn when Miss Pinkerton herself dies under mysterious circumstances after attempting to alert Scotland Yard. Compelled by a sense of duty and intrigue, Fitzwilliam takes it upon himself to delve into the enigmatic occurrences, delving into a small village community rife with secrets. The series is marked by a rich tapestry of characters that add depth to the whodunit tale, including Bridget Conway, the enigmatic Miss Honoria Waynflete, Lord Whitfield, Major Horton, Dr. Thomas, Reverend Arthur Humbleby, and Mrs. Humbleby, each with their own potential motives and alibis. Directed by Meenu Gaur with a screenplay by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, 'Murder Is Easy' brings the intrigue of Christie's storytelling to the small screen with a contemporary cast and a setting that exudes the post-war period's intrigue and societal complexities.

The first episode of Murder Is Easy aired on December 27, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on December 28, 2023.