Common Sense Media Review
By Polly Conway
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Intriguing teen mystery has drugs, violence, language.
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 15 parent reviews
Parents say the show is generally suitable for middle school audiences, featuring engaging content with minimal sexual themes, though there's some violence and swearing that some parents might find concerning. While many appreciate its family-friendly nature and the positive messages about safety, some have noted that it deviates from the book's character development and plot, which could be disappointing for fans of the original material.
- family-friendly
- appropriate content
- some violence
- book adaptation
- minor sexual themes
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 48 kid reviews
Kids say this show is a thrilling yet controversial adaptation of the beloved book series, praised for its engaging plot and characters, but criticized for artistic liberties and mature content. Viewers note significant instances of strong language, drug references, and themes of sexual violence, suggesting it might not be suitable for younger audiences without parental guidance.
- engaging plot
- strong language
- drug references
- mature themes
- adaptation critique
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What's the Story?
Pippa Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers), known as Pip, is a "good girl" in the small town of Little Kilton. She's serious about school and hanging out with her friends, but is haunted by the murder five years earlier of another local teen, Andie Bell. Andie's boyfriend, Sal Singh, confessed to the crime and died by suicide shorty after. To Pip, this story doesn't add up. Deciding to do her EPQ (a school project) on the subject, she begins diving deep into what happened on that fateful night, which brings her closer to the main suspect's brother, Ravi Singh (Zain Iqbal). Together they interview various people close to Andie, and their hunt for her real killer eventually leads to a dark path of deceit, drugs, and more.
Is It Any Good?
This series starts out on a lighter note but gets darker as Pip finds herself down the rabbit hole of Andie Bell's complicated life. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a fun, twisty tale of teens who find more than they bargained for in what appeared to be a cut-and-dried case. Emma Myers is infinitely likable as Pip, and the solid supporting cast make this a well-rounded, if a bit sordid, murder mystery. Parents may want to be aware that edgy content ramps up as the series goes on and Pip learns more about Andie's life, including plots involving selling drugs, sexual assault, and more. Fans of the book series should be happy with this adaptation.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about justice. Do you think that's what Pip is looking for?
How does Pip show courage and integrity? Why do you think these are important character strengths?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 1, 2024
- Cast : Emma Myers , Zain Iqbal , Asha Banks
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating :
- Last updated : March 5, 2026
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