Can we PLEASE talk about The Marlow Murder Club, AKA the most underrated hidden gem TV show on PBS? The series centers around a pair of unlikely mommy sleuths, consisting of a full-time dog walker, a 77-year-old crossword enthusiast, and a settled-in housewife. Yet after the 77-year-old woman hears a gunshot in her seemingly idyllic neighborhood, she becomes desperate to uncover what occurred. At first, no one takes her claims seriously, believing her to be a batty elder who’s just hearing things. But the more she and her crew of amateur detectives investigate the murders creeping throughout their small town of Marlow, the more cold truths they manage to uncover.
“You couldn’t have just started a book club, could you?” says police detective DS Tanika when she approaches the group. This quote perfectly captures the witty sense of humor throughout the murder mystery series, which is a nice touch for a show that centers around such dark themes. With the PBS series’ perfect blend of laughs, drama, and genuinely engaging characters, it boggles my mind that more people aren’t raving about The Marlow Murder Club. And when I heard they were coming back with a season 3? I literally squealed with excitement.
Here’s everything you need to know about The Marlow Murder Club season 3, coming to PBS soon.
Will The Marlow Murder Club be shown in the US?
Yes, The Marlow Murder Club can be seen on Masterpiece on PBS! The second season is debuting on August 24, 2025, which means season 3 could air in 2026. Fingers crossed!
What is The Marlow Murder Club season 3 about?
Get ready for a whole lot of drama, because season 3 of The Marlow Murder Club is about to get dark. Yes, the Masterpiece show will still maintain its iconic sense of humor throughout, but at the same time, their small town of Marlow is in the midst of bloodshed.
Characters are being killed from left to right: the town mayor, Marlow’s kindest neighbor, and the local renowned celebrity chef are all the victims of a shameless, unknown killer. But to make matters even worse, one of the Marlow Murder Club’s members, Becks, is being investigated as a suspect for the crimes. Yikes!
Who’s in The Marlow Murder Club cast?
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The Marlow Murder Club season 3 cast includes:
- Samantha Bond as Judith Potts
- Jo Martin as Suzie Harris
- Cara Horgan as Becks Starling
- Natalie Dew as Tanika Malik
- Holli Dempsey as Alice Hackett
- Phill Langhorne as Brendan Perry
- Tijan Sarr as Jason Kennedy
How many books are there in The Marlow Murder Club series?
Right now there are five books in Robert Thorogood’s The Marlow Murder Club series:
- The Marlow Murder Club published May 3, 2022
- Death Comes to Marlow published May 30, 2023
- The Queen of Poisons published June 18, 2024
- Murder on the Marlow Belle publishes September 16, 2025
- The Mysterious Affair Of Judith Potts publishes January 15, 2026
Is there a second season of The Marlow Murder Club?
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Yes, The Marlow Murder Club season 2 premieres on PBS on August 24!
What separates this Masterpiece PBS Series From Other Cozy Mystery Programs?
The truth is, there are so many cozy mystery shows out there, so how is one to stand out from the crowd? One of the reasons I love The Marlow Murder Club so much is that, although it’s a genre and premise we’ve seen so many times before, this PBS series feels outstandingly unique. I love the characters, the diversity, and the representation. I love the fact that the lead protagonist is a 77-year-old woman who isn’t just portraying someone’s cookie-baking grandma.
And most of all, I love the chemistry between the lead cast members, who shine as a comedic ensemble. Because the heart of the series lies in the dynamic between these three women.
“Everything in The Marlow Murder Club passes the Bechdel test,” said series actress, Cara Horgan (aka Becks). “The four leads are not talking about men. As Becks, Judith, Suzie, and Tanika, we are women working towards a common goal. We are not there discussing the male protagonists’ interests. We’re talking about something external that is of interest to us all. I love the scenes where we are piecing clues together.”
