Murder Most Puzzling: The Upcoming Crime Drama to Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
Crime drama enthusiasts are in for a treat as a new six-part series, Murder Most Puzzling, starring Downton Abbey‘s Phyllis Logan, is just weeks away from its premiere date. According to a report by Hello Magazine, the show is based on author Parnell Hall’s best-selling series, The Puzzle Lady Mysteries.
The series follows Cora Felton, the eponymous Puzzle Lady, whose crossword-solving talent is unexpectedly called upon by police during a murder investigation. The show is set in the sleepy market town of Bakerbury, where a strange murder baffles the local police, who find a crossword puzzle left on the body.
In an interview with Hello Magazine, a spokesperson for Channel 5 and Paramount+ described the show as a "compelling, cosy crime drama that will keep viewers guessing and entertained equally". The synopsis continues: "With their case going nowhere, they turn reluctantly to Cora Felton, a recent arrival in Bakerbury; whose fame as the eponymous Puzzle Lady suggests she can help DCI Hooper and the Bakerbury police solve its first murder case."
As reported by Hello Magazine, the show’s protagonist, Cora Felton, is not who she claims to be. And while she digs into a cold case she thinks may be connected, she uncovers a dark truth behind another young woman’s death. Cora puts herself in the killer’s sights, which is a dangerous place to be.
The series boasts an impressive cast, including Phyllis Logan, best known for her portrayal of Mrs Hughes in Downton Abbey and her roles in Miss Austen and Misbehaviour. She leads the cast as crossword expert turned amateur sleuth, Cora Felton. Hello Magazine reports that she’s joined by Charlotte Hope (Game of Thrones, The Spanish Princess) as Sherry Carter, Alistair Brammer (Dalgliesh) as Anton Grant, Adam Best (Say Nothing) as DCI Hooper, Nick Danan (Innocent) as DS Sam Brody, and Jack Weise (The Hardacres) as PC Danny Finley.
Rounding out the cast are Yasmin Seky (Kin) as Becky Baidwan, Richard Croxford (Black Panther: Legacy) as Mayor Firth, Conor Sánchez (Ellis) as Jimmi Potter, and Amber Mendez-Martin (Jay Kelly) as Katy Hooper. Dominique Moloney (Land Girls, Father Brown and Shakespeare & Hathaway) pens the series, while Tom Dalton (The Greatest TV Show Never Made, Agatha and the Midnight Murders) directs.
Viewers don’t have to wait long for the new show to arrive on their screens as Murder Most Puzzling premieres on Thursday, 18 June at 8pm on 5. With its intriguing plot and talented cast, this show is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As Hello Magazine reports, the show’s unique blend of mystery and wit is sure to make it a must-watch for fans of the crime drama genre.
The show’s premiere date and broadcast details were confirmed by Hello Magazine, which reported that the series will air on Channel 5. Fans of Phyllis Logan and crime dramas alike will be eagerly anticipating the show’s release. With its premiere just around the corner, Murder Most Puzzling is set to become a favourite among viewers.
