The hit mystery drama, The Marlow Murder Club, returned to our screens on Thursday with its highly anticipated third season – and viewers have hailed the opening episode as “brilliant”.
Based on the novels by Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood, the series is set in the picturesque Buckinghamshire town of Marlow, where retired archaeologist and amateur sleuth Judith Potts (Samantha Bond) teams up with dog walker Suzie Harris (Jo Martin) and vicar’s wife Becks Starling (Cara Horgan) to solve a string of intriguing crimes.
Each series has attracted a number of major stars, with the likes of Peter Davison (The Gold, Gentleman Jack), Tony Gardner (The Larkins, Last Tango in Halifax) and comedy legend Harry Enfield guest starring in the latest season.
This compelling drama is cosy crime at its best. With engaging puzzles, clever twists and plenty of charm, it’s no wonder The Marlow Murder Club is such a big hit with fans. Find out what viewers and critics have said about the new season below.
What have viewers said about the new series?
It’s safe to say that viewers are loving the new season. Taking to social media, fans have praised the show’s anticipated third outing as “brilliant” and “superb”.
© UKTVOne person wrote on X: “Last night’s #MarlowMurderClub series 3 premiere was off to a great start, brilliant stuff from Samantha bond, Cara Horgan, Jo Martin, Natalie Dew,” while another added: “So pleased this is back on. I love it.”
A third viewer hailed the show as a “brilliant crime drama,” while another praised the “beautiful scenery and laugh out loud moments”.
© UKTV/Robbie GrayMeanwhile, the show has received positive reviews from TV critics, with The Times describing the drama as “the TV equivalent of a garden wallow listening to birdsong while enjoying a nice cup of tea,” in its three-star review.
Handing out four stars, the Daily Mail hailed the show as “cosy crime at its snuggest and most comforting”.
What is Marlow Murder Club about?
In season three, Judith, Suzie and Becks tackle a fresh series of puzzling mysteries, with the help of Marlow Police’s lead detective, Tanika Malik (Natalie Dew).
The synopsis reads: “From the sudden death of the town’s beloved mayor – the nicest man in Marlow – to a celebrity chef found dead at the launch of his cookbook with half the town in attendance, the team will be working under the watchful eye of the Marlow community.
© UKTV“They’ll also be called to action at a university reunion in an eerie manor house where, in a surprising twist, Becks finds herself amongst the suspects. Could this case threaten our amateur sleuths’ roles as civilian advisors?”
Season three premiered on U&Drama on Wednesday 18 March 2026. All six new episodes are available to stream on U now.
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