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BBC’s And Then There Were None Recommended as a Primer for Knives Out 3 on Netflix

The three-part BBC adaptation highlights closed-circle puzzles with moral ambiguity, offering a fitting primer for Rian Johnson’s next mystery.

Overview

  • German entertainment outlets point viewers to the 2015 BBC miniseries as timely preparation for Knives Out 3, which is slated to hit Netflix on December 12, 2025.
  • The series adapts Agatha Christie’s influential 1939 novel in three episodes overseen by showrunner Sarah Phelps.
  • Set in August 1939, the story gathers eight strangers on a remote island without their hosts, preserving the closed-circle setup without revealing key twists.
  • Coverage highlights the production’s blend of misdirection, black humor, and moral complexity that aligns with the tone of Rian Johnson’s films.
  • The format emphasizes character depth and invites viewers to puzzle out the mystery, with performances from Douglas Booth, Charles Dance, Maeve Dermody, and Burn Gorman.