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Netflix’s Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials Debuts at No. 2 With 26M Hours Viewed

Reviews remain divided, with praise for performances alongside concerns over pacing.

Overview

  • The three-episode period mystery, set in 1925 England, debuted in the last week and is now streaming on Netflix.
  • Mia McKenna-Bruce leads as Eileen “Bundle” Brent, joined by Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman.
  • Showrunner Chris Chibnall adapts Christie’s novel into a limited series focused on Bundle’s probe of a death officially ruled a suicide.
  • Early response includes a 71% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and notably lower audience ratings reported by ComicBook.com.
  • Reviews cite strong performances and handsome production design, while others criticize thin suspense, pacing, and a conclusion that deviates from the book; no follow-up season is announced.