Is 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' based on a book? Here's the scoop about Netflix's teen mystery drama
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Set against the backdrop of a cold murder case, Netflix's upcoming teen mystery drama, 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder,' is set to premiere on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Created by Poppy Cogan, the show follows high school student Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) as she delves into a cold case that has haunted her small community.
It turns out that five years ago, a popular student named Andie Bell (India Lillie Davies) was killed, and her boyfriend, Sal Singh (Rahul Pattni), was found dead in an apparent suicide. However, Pip suspects there’s more to the story than what’s been revealed.
As the show's debut date approaches, a burning question remains about the series's source material. So without further ado, let us find out.
What is the source material of 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder'?
The forthcoming drama is based on Holly Jackson's best-selling novel of the same name, which was released in 2019.
The acclaimed book marked a watershed moment in Jackson's career. Following its best-seller status, she released two sequels, 'Good Girl, Bad Blood' and 'As Good As Dead', as well as a prequel novella titled 'Kill Joy'.
The novel has achieved near-legendary status, winning the British Book Award for 'Children's Fiction Book of the Year' in 2020 and the American Library Association's 'Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults' award in 2021.
Additionally, the book was named a Goodreads Choice Award nominee for Young Adult Fiction in 2020.
Will there be any difference between the book and Netflix's 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder'?
As the show has yet to premiere, it’s too early to determine how closely it will follow the book or if there will be any variations.
Based on the show's trailer, it appears that the series will largely adhere to the novel's premise, focusing on Pip's investigation into Andie's murder.
\However, it's important to remember that screen adaptations often involve creative changes from writers, directors, and producers.
These changes can affect character interpretations, narrative structure, and the inclusion or exclusion of certain plot elements.
Furthermore, the series's visual and auditory elements add an extra layer of interpretation that isn't present in the source material.
How to stream 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder'?
To watch the show on Netflix, you need an exclusive subscription because the streaming service offers different packages depending on your budget.
The Standard Plan with advertising, which provides full HD (1080p) streaming, requires a $6.99 monthly subscription.
One account can be used to watch in 1080p/full HD quality on two screens simultaneously with the $15.49/month Standard Plan, which is commercial-free.
Users can simultaneously watch 4K Ultra HD material with Dolby Atmos and HDR on up to four screens when they subscribe to the $22.99/month Premium Plan.
'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' trailer