What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedA Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Holly Jackson · Book · 2021
If you loved A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, start with A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder across media.
If the obsessive investigation and small-town secrets of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder hooked you, these stories will satisfy your craving.
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Adaptation
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Series · 2024
Films on the same thread
Gone Girl
David Fincher · Film · 2014
Explores: Marriage Breakdown, Media Manipulation, False Accusation.
Just like the investigation in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, this film centers on a media circus and the intense scrutiny of a person suspected of a crime.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Olivia Newman · Film · 2022
Explores: Isolation, Survival, Social Prejudice.
Similar to the small-town setting of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, this story explores how a community's prejudices can turn an outsider into the prime murder suspect.
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Obsession.
Fans of the high-stakes secrets found in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will appreciate this dark, suspenseful descent into a world of hidden scandal and dangerous power dynamics.
Killers of the Flower Moon
Film · 2023
Explores: Systemic Racism, Greed, Betrayal.
This historical investigation mirrors the dedication to uncovering cold case truths that defined A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, highlighting how systemic betrayal can bury the reality of a tragedy.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Explores: True Crime Obsession, New York City, Intergenerational Friendship.
If you enjoyed the true crime obsession that drives A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, you will find a similar passion for unraveling mysteries within this engaging, character-driven series.
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
Much like the protagonist of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Wednesday uses her sharp investigative skills to navigate a complex environment and solve a series of dark, twisted mysteries.
13 Reasons Why
Brian Yorkey · Series · 2017
Explores: Suicide Contagion, Bullying, Mental Health.
Those who appreciated the tragic exploration of a student's death in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder will find this deep dive into the aftermath of a suicide equally compelling.
Broadchurch
Chris Chibnall · Series · 2013
Explores: Grief, Community Secrets, Loss of Innocence.
This series captures the same atmospheric tension of a small town fractured by a murder as A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, emphasizing the heavy toll of media intrusion.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
This podcast mirrors the investigative spirit of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by focusing on the dark realities hidden within provincial life and the aftermath of a local tragedy.
Crime Junkie
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: obsession.
If you loved the way the protagonist of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder scours the internet for clues, you will enjoy this podcast's dedication to unraveling infamous cold cases.
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Common questions
Is A Good Girl's Guide to Murder available as a television series?
Yes, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is available to watch as a television series on Netflix. The show adapts the story of an investigation into the murder of Andie Bell, which originally appeared in the bestselling book series written by Holly Jackson.
What is the premise of the book A Good Girl's Guide to Murder?
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder follows an investigation into the death of a high school senior named Andie Bell. While the town believes her boyfriend Sal Singh committed the murder before killing himself, the story explores the obsession that develops when the case is re-examined years later.
Does the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder book have an unexpected ending?
The book A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is known for its many twists and turns throughout the investigation. Readers find that the story concludes with an ending that they do not expect, which contributes to its status as a multimillion bestselling mystery series.
How long has the mystery of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder been circulating in Fairview?
In A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, the mystery surrounding the death of Andie Bell and Sal Singh has been a topic of conversation in the town of Fairview for five years before the investigation into the case begins.