Netflix Officially Adapting 2-Book Bestselling Mystery Series Into First-Ever TV Show

Published Sep 5, 2026, 9:33 PM EDT Fariba Rezwan is a Lead Editor for the Movie News team. She has been with ScreenRant for nearly five years, with roles ranging from list editor to junior news editor. During that time, Fariba has led coverage for breaking movies and TV news, including Hunger Games, Marvel, and streaming. Additionally, she has actively provided commentary and reactions to the biggest movies and shows on her YouTube channel, The Movieception Show. Netflix is officially adapting We Solve Murders as the next hot case. Published in 2024, Richard Osman's mystery novel follows private security officer Amy Wheeler, who is framed for the deaths of three clients and must clear her name with help from a celebrity novelist and her retired father-in-law. We Solve Murders landed on elite charts like the UK Official Top 50 and The New York Times Best Seller list. The iconic trio is ready to reunite for a new case with the upcoming sequel, We Chase Shadows, set to publish on September 15. Now, ahead of its release, the British crime novelist shares an exciting update on the book series. While speaking on The One Show, Osman teased that an adaptation of We Solve Murders is being discussed with Netflix, saying: "Well, I can't say. But yes. Certainly that's what we're up to at the moment with our friends at Netflix. That'll be very exciting." As of writing, however, Netflix has yet to announce the series. If the project moves forward, it wouldn't be the first time that Netflix has adapted a mystery book written by Osman. Last year, Netflix turned his 2020 bestselling book The Thursday Murder Club into a full-length movie, starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley. Osman was an executive producer. Since its release, the adaptation has accumulated a total of 79.5 million views on Netflix. The Thursday Murder Club earned positive reviews and earned a strong 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience reception was mixed at 54%. Although the Netflix movie earned strong viewership, it's unclear whether the remaining four books will be adapted. While speaking with The Times ​​​​​​in August, Osman dodged questions about the creative liberties and its disappointments, but he eventually stated, "It was only one book. The other books I would like to adapt myself." Meanwhile, if everything works out, We Solve Murders would be Osman's first-ever book to get adapted into a television series. He also wants Meryl Streep to play Rosie, one of the main trio. Beyond that, there are no other details about its development, such as casting or release. Before becoming a bestselling novelist, Osman created shows like Prize Island and If I Ruled the World. He has also been a presenter on Pointless, Two Tribes, and Child Genius. While more information will come to light about We Solve Murders, The Thursday Murder Club is streaming on Netflix.