What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Thursday Murder Club
Chris Columbus · Film · 2025
If you loved The Thursday Murder Club, start with The Thursday Murder Club (Richard Osman) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Thursday Murder Club across media.
You loved the way The Thursday Murder Club balances sharp, witty dialogue with the thrill of solving complex cold cases.
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Books on the same thread
The Bullet That Missed
Richard Osman · Book · 2022
Shares 3 threads with The Thursday Murder Club: Retirement Community, Friendship, Cozy Mystery.
If the camaraderie of The Thursday Murder Club kept you hooked, you will enjoy this continuation of their investigations into cold cases and local mysteries with familiar faces.
The Impossible Fortune
Richard Osman · Book
Shares 2 threads with The Thursday Murder Club: Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuth.
Fans of The Thursday Murder Club will appreciate this latest installment, which maintains the signature British wit and focus on long-standing cold cases that defined the original series.
The Man Who Died Twice
Richard Osman · Book · 2022
Shares 2 threads with The Thursday Murder Club: Retirement Community, Cozy Mystery.
This sequel to The Thursday Murder Club captures the same delightful found family dynamic and humorous approach to amateur sleuthing that made the first book so incredibly engaging.
We Solve Murders
Richard Osman · Book · 2024
Shares 2 threads with The Thursday Murder Club: Cozy Mystery, Amateur Sleuth.
Those who enjoyed the humor and unlikely partnerships in The Thursday Murder Club will find a similar spirit of adventure in this new mystery from the same author.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with The Thursday Murder Club: Amateur Sleuth.
Much like the group in The Thursday Murder Club, this trio of true crime enthusiasts finds themselves in over their heads, proving that amateur detectives often solve the best mysteries.
The Residence
Paul William Davies · Series · 2025
Explores: Murder Investigation, Eccentric Detective, Inside the White House.
The Thursday Murder Club fans will recognize the appeal of an eccentric detective navigating a high-stakes environment where every person present is a potential suspect in a murder.
A Man on the Inside
Michael Schur · Series · 2024
Shares a thread with The Thursday Murder Club: Amateur Sleuth.
This story mirrors the charm of The Thursday Murder Club by placing an older, unlikely amateur sleuth in a position to uncover secrets through a clever undercover investigation.
Dept. Q
Scott Frank · Series · 2025
Explores: Cold Case Investigation, Redemption, Team of Misfits.
While darker in tone, this show centers on a team of misfits solving cold cases just like the characters in The Thursday Murder Club, focusing on the pursuit of justice.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
If the dedication to uncovering truth in The Thursday Murder Club resonated with you, this podcast offers a real-world look at the obsessive pursuit of cold case justice.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
Just as the humor in The Thursday Murder Club lightens the gravity of murder, this podcast pairs deep investigative research with a comedic spin on the tragedy of crime.
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Common questions
Is The Thursday Murder Club based on a book?
Yes, the 2025 movie The Thursday Murder Club is an adaptation of the book of the same name. Both versions follow a group of senior sleuths who are passionate about solving cold cases and become involved in a real-life murder mystery.
What is the plot of The Thursday Murder Club?
The Thursday Murder Club follows a group of senior citizens who meet to discuss cold cases. Their hobby turns into a real-life investigation when they are plunged into a murder mystery. The story is presented as a comic crime caper.
Who directed The Thursday Murder Club movie?
The 2025 film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club was directed by Chris Columbus. The movie depicts the story of the senior sleuths as they transition from studying cold cases to solving a live murder mystery.
Should I read the book before watching The Thursday Murder Club?
You can enjoy the story in either format. The Thursday Murder Club exists as both a book and a 2025 movie directed by Chris Columbus. Both versions cover the same premise of senior sleuths investigating a murder mystery.