Netflix puts Agatha Christie into series: trailer for The Seven Dials

ByLeila January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

A new detective mini-series in three episodes, a murder mystery in a Downton Abbey-style universe…

If you have already solved the mystery of Harlan Coben in his new series Ne t’enfuis Pas, released at the beginning of the year, a new “murder mystery” is available to you.

Netflix is embarking on an adaptation of Agatha Christie, the historical popess of the genre, with The Seven Dials, adaptation of the eponymous novel from 1929. A new detective mini-series in three episodes, in a Downton Abbey-style universe… The video presents McKenna-Bruce in the role of a young woman determined to solve the mystery surrounding the death of her future fiancé. The video offers a glimpse of the colorful characters she will encounter throughout her investigation… Pure jubilant whodunit.

The synopsis details: “England, 1925. During a sumptuous party in a country house, a joke seems to have gone fatally wrong. It is then up to the most unlikely of detectives, the curious and bubbly Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent, to unravel this chilling intrigue which will change her life and reveal all the mystery of the opulent residence.”

The choral cast notably brings together Martin Freeman (Sherlock) in the role of Commissioner Battle, and Corey Mylchreest (Queen Charlotte) as Gerry Wade, Ed Bluemel (Sex Education, Killing Eve) in the role of Jimmy Thesiger, as well as Nabhaan Rizwan (KAOS) as Ronnie Devereux.

Released January 15 on Netflix.

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