Netflix has added another classic mystery to its catalogue with Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, a period miniseries adapted from Seven Dials Mystery by the legendary Agatha Christie. The show is created
and written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Chris Sweeney, bringing Christie’s lesser-known but sharply plotted thriller to the screen for a new generation.
Set against the stylish backdrop of interwar Britain, the series blends classic murder mystery with espionage, social satire, and the simmering tensions of the Roaring Twenties.
Netflix Announcement and Tone of the Series
Announcing the release, Netflix described the show as a fitting arrival for the “Queen of Crime,” positioning Seven Dials as a lighter, brisker take on Christie’s world. Unlike her darker Poirot or Miss Marple stories, this adaptation leans into playful intrigue, secret societies, and the shifting power structures of British high society during the interwar years.
Plot Overview: A Prank That Turns Deadly
The story kicks off at a country house weekend that takes a sinister turn. As part of a practical joke, a group of friends place eight alarm clocks in Gerry Wade’s bedroom to wake him early. When one clock mysteriously goes missing and Gerry is found dead, what initially seems like an accident quickly reveals itself to be murder.
The incident is linked to a shadowy organisation known as the “Seven Dials,” drawing amateur sleuth Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent into a dangerous investigation. Her search for answers leads her from drawing rooms and country estates to London’s darker corners, uncovering a conspiracy involving secrets, coded messages, and international espionage.
Cast and Characters
The series boasts an ensemble cast led by Mia McKenna-Bruce as the sharp-witted and adventurous Lady Eileen Brent. She is joined by Edward Bluemel as Jimmy Thesiger and Iain Glen as Lord Caterham. The supporting cast includes Martin Freeman as Superintendent Battle, Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Caterham, Corey Mylchreest as Gerry Wade, and Dorothy Atkinson as Maria, Lady Coote, among others.
Production Details
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials is produced by Chris Chibnall, Suzanne Mackie, Chris Sussman, Andy Stebbing, Chris Sweeney, James Prichard, Joanna Crow, and Rebecca Roughan. The series is backed by Imaginary Friends, Agatha Christie Ltd, and Orchid Pictures, ensuring close fidelity to Christie’s literary legacy while offering a modern visual sensibility.
Now streaming on Netflix, Seven Dials offers mystery lovers a stylish, fast-moving whodunnit that balances classic Christie storytelling with a breezy, espionage-inflected twist.
