Netflix won’t release The Thursday Murder Club for a few more months, but the good news is that those waiting for the upcoming movie can watch a multi-season mystery series to pᴀss the time. The 2025 film, directed by Chris Columbus and written by Columbus and Katy Brand, is based on Richard Osman’s 2020 novel of the same name. Its story revolves around senior citizens trying to solve a crime at a retirement home. While the aforementioned TV show doesn’t follow this premise to a tee, its similar themes make it the perfect replacement for The Thursday Murder Club.

Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan lead the cast of The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix. Other notable stars in the upcoming crime comedy movie include Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, and Naomi Ackie. However, Mirren’s Elizabeth, Brosnan’s Ron, Kingsley’s Ibrahim, and Imrie’s Joyce make up the group of amateur sleuths who band together when a property developer is murdered within their retirement village. They work to solve the case, but fans will have to wait until August to learn more about The Thursday Murder Club‘s story (aside from those who read the book, of course).

Death In Paradise Is A Great Alternative While You Wait For The Thursday Murder Club

The 14-Season Show Is Available To Stream On Britbox

If one is looking for something to satisfy their murder mystery needs ahead of The Thursday Murder Club‘s premiere, they can turn to Death in Paradise. The BBC One crime comedy drama series, created by Robert Thorogood, debuted in October 2011 and is still going as of the writing of this article. Overall, Death in Paradise contains 14 seasons and 116 episodes. So, given its lengthy run, the TV show should keep fans of The Thursday Murder Club preoccupied in the months leading up to the Netflix movie’s release.

Death in Paradise begins with Detective Inspector Richard Poole traveling from London to the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie to investigate the murder of a British police officer. However, as the series continues, characters filter in and out as new cases arise on the island. Death in Paradise is simply a whodunit that never ends, making it the perfect show to help pᴀss the time for those eagerly awaiting Netflix’s exciting movie The Thursday Murder Club.

The Thursday Murder Club Has The Potential To Rival Knives Out

The Thursday Murder Club Has A Lot Of Source Material To Work With

Of course, fans can watch numerous murder mystery comedies similar to The Thursday Murder Club while waiting for the film’s release, including the mega-popular movie Knives Out. Rian Johnson’s film series has garnered a lot of positive reception since the first movie premiered in 2019. So, it makes sense why it’s going on its third installment. However, The Thursday Murder Club has what it takes to compete with Knives Out.

For starters, the upcoming Netflix crime comedy already has a pᴀssionate fanbase. Those who loved Richard Osman’s novel are surely excited about it and will be tuning in to the premiere of the movie adaptation. Its star-studded cast will also boost its popularity. Plus, The Thursday Murder Club is a series containing four books, all of which have already been released. Consequently, Netflix has a lot of source material to work with, and The Thursday Murder Club could turn into a franchise rivaling Knives Out.