It is a British mini series based on the 1929 novel ‘The seven dials mystery’ by Agatha Christie.Dramatised by Chris Chibnall. Directed by Chris Sweetney. Starring Mia McKenna Bruce, Edward Bluemel, Iain Glen, Martin Freeman & Helena Bonham Carter.
In 1920, Lord Caterham dies in Spain gored by a bull in Ronda. Five years later his widow rents their estate for a party. Among the guests is Gerry, who is romantically involved with Lady Caterham’s daughter Lady Eileen .
In the morning he is found dead from an overdose of sleeping medication. Lady Eileen has doubts. She wants to find the murderer.
All of 3 episodes, it makes an interesting watch. It premiered on Netflix on 15 Jan 2026.
Filming took place in Bristol & Bath, with Badminton House standing in for The Chimneys, as well as Ronda, Spain.
On Rotten Tomatoes, 71 % reviews are positive & Metacritic it averaged at 58 out of 100. ‘mixed or average ; reviews.
The number of watches, clocks around, make the mystery interesting & suspicions deepen. Who did it ?