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Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials Debuts on Netflix to Split Reviews

Critics diverge on pacing and visual style as Mia McKenna-Bruce’s turn as Bundle earns consistent praise.

Overview

  • Netflix released the three-part adaptation of The Seven Dials Mystery on Jan. 15, set in 1925 and centered on young sleuth Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent.
  • Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall penned the series, with Mia McKenna-Bruce leading a cast that includes Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman.
  • Positive notices highlight a lively, textured lead performance and confident, playful twists that keep the mystery engaging.
  • Less favorable reviews cite sagging momentum, clunky dialogue, and underwhelming color grading that mutes the period glamour.
  • Production was anchored in Bristol and the West Country with bespoke studio builds, local crew and trainees, and additional location work in Spain.