Magpie Murders

Episode 1

A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death.

Episode 1

52m 24s

A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death.

Previews + Extras

  • Making Magpie Murders: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Making Magpie Murders

    S2022 E1 - 3m 50s

    Filming a story within a story set in two different time periods is no easy feat! Hear from the crew about how they made it happen.

  • Writing Magpie Murders: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Writing Magpie Murders

    S2022 E1 - 4m 59s

    Author and series Writer and Executive Producer Anthony Horowitz describes the difference between writing Magpie Murders as a book vs. a television series.

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