Best Murder Mystery Shows & Movies on Netflix in 2026

The Best Murder Mystery Shows and Movies on Netflix Right Now

There's nothing quite like a good whodunit. The slow build of tension, the web of suspects, the moment the detective reveals that the killer was hiding in plain sight all along. Netflix has become one of the best places to find murder mysteries — from glossy Hollywood productions to taut British thrillers and clever international series.

Here are the best murder mystery shows and movies streaming on Netflix in 2026, curated for fans who love piecing together clues.

1. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Rian Johnson's sequel to Knives Out is a masterclass in misdirection. Daniel Craig returns as the drawling detective Benoit Blanc, this time investigating a murder among tech billionaire Miles Bron's inner circle on a private Greek island.

Why mystery fans love it: The structure is brilliant — the film literally shows you the answer early on, then rewinds to reveal how you missed it. It's a love letter to the fair-play mystery tradition where every clue is visible if you're paying attention.

Standout moment: The "Glass Onion" metaphor itself — sometimes the mystery isn't as deep as it appears.

2. Knives Out (2019)

The original that launched a franchise. When patriarch Harlan Thrombey is found dead after his 85th birthday party, Benoit Blanc investigates the family — each member with motive, means, and a reason to lie.

Why mystery fans love it: Johnson flips the whodunit structure by revealing the "truth" early, then layering on complications. The ensemble cast is flawless, and the social commentary adds depth without sacrificing fun.

Standout moment: The interrogation montage — watching each family member lie differently is pure detective gold.

3. Bodies (2023)

Four detectives. Four timelines. One body. Bodies is a mind-bending mystery that spans 1890, 1941, 2023, and 2053, with each detective investigating the same corpse found in the same London alley.

Why mystery fans love it: It takes the classic locked-room mystery and explodes it across centuries. The show rewards close attention — details from the Victorian timeline pay off in the future, and vice versa. The "how" is as compelling as the "who."

Standout moment: The episode where the timelines converge and you realize the connections between all four investigators.

4. The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (2022)

Yes, that title is absurd — intentionally. This series is a razor-sharp parody of the domestic thriller genre (think *The Girl on the Train*, *The Woman in the Window*) that's also a genuinely fun mystery in its own right.

Kristen Bell plays Anna, a heartbroken woman who may have witnessed a murder through her window. Or maybe she didn't — she does drink a lot of wine and mix it with pills.

Why mystery fans love it: It walks the perfect line between satire and sincerity. You'll laugh at the genre tropes while genuinely wanting to know who did it.

Standout moment: The finale reveal that manages to be both completely ridiculous and oddly satisfying.

5. Lupin (2021–present)

Omar Sy stars as Assane Diop, a man who uses the playbook of fictional gentleman thief Arsène Lupin to unravel a decades-old conspiracy. It's part heist show, part mystery, part revenge thriller — and entirely addictive.

Why mystery fans love it: Lupin inverts the detective formula — you're rooting for the "criminal" as he outsmarts everyone. The mysteries are layered across episodes, with satisfying payoffs that reward patient viewers. The Parisian setting doesn't hurt either.

Standout moment: The Louvre heist in episode one. You'll be hooked in fifteen minutes.

6. Murderville (2022)

Will Arnett plays a hardboiled detective who must solve a murder each episode with the help of a celebrity guest — who has no script. The guest doesn't know the clues, the suspects, or the solution, and must figure it out live.

Why mystery fans love it: It's improv meets whodunit, and the comedy comes from watching real people try to think like detectives. It's lighter than other entries on this list but genuinely tests your deductive reasoning if you play along.

Standout moment: Marshawn Lynch's episode — his interrogation technique is unforgettable.

7. Stay Close (2021)

Based on Harlan Coben's novel, Stay Close follows three people whose lives unravel when a cold case resurfaces in a small English town. The show delivers twist after twist, with an ending that genuinely surprises.

Why mystery fans love it: Coben adaptations are Netflix's secret weapon for mystery fans. The pacing is relentless, the cast is strong (including James Nesbitt and Richard Armitage), and the mystery has enough misdirection to keep you guessing until the final episode.

Standout moment: The reveal of what actually happened at the carnival — it recontextualizes everything.

8. The Stranger (2020)

Another Coben adaptation, The Stranger opens with a mysterious woman approaching a suburban father and revealing a secret about his wife. From there, the lies cascade — and people start dying.

Why mystery fans love it: It's a web of interconnected secrets where every character is hiding something. The show demonstrates a key mystery principle: the most dangerous secrets are the mundane ones people kill to protect.

Standout moment: Episode three's cliffhanger, which completely changes who you suspect.

9. Wednesday (2022–present)

Tim Burton's take on Wednesday Addams drops the deadpan teenager into Nevermore Academy, where she investigates a monster terrorizing the town. It's part coming-of-age, part gothic mystery, and Wednesday herself is an excellent detective character.

Why mystery fans love it: Jenna Ortega's Wednesday approaches investigation the way the best fictional detectives do — with cold logic, zero social grace, and an instinct for spotting liars. The mystery arc across the season is well-constructed, with genuine suspects and fair clues.

Standout moment: The dance scene gets all the attention, but the real highlight is Wednesday's interrogation of the groundskeeper.

10. Enola Holmes 2 (2022)

Millie Bobby Brown returns as Sherlock's younger sister, this time tackling a case inspired by real history — the Match Girls' Strike of 1888. It's lighter and more accessible than most entries here, but the mystery plotting is solid.

Why mystery fans love it: It channels the same energy as classic detective fiction — a sharp protagonist following clues through a richly detailed period setting — while being genuinely fun and family-friendly.

Standout moment: The factory investigation sequence, which shows Enola using practical detective work rather than genius deduction.

After the Credits: From Watching Whodunits to Playing One

Here's the thing about watching murder mysteries: no matter how brilliant the detective is, you're always on the sidelines. You can yell at the screen, but Benoit Blanc isn't going to ask the question you would.

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If you love the shows on this list, you'll love being inside one.

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