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The ABC Murders

2018Show1 season3 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic585.2
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic585.2

Summary

1933. Hercule Poirot, older and greyer, receives letters threatening murder. The sender signs themselves only as “A.B.C.” When he takes the letters to the police looking for help, Hercule finds all his old friends have moved on. But soon there is a murder and the once-great detective must take matters into his own hands.

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  • Teens

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The ABC Murders episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.4

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alex Gabassi
Written by
Agatha Christie, Sarah Phelps
Produced by
Farah Abushwesha
Music by
Isobel Waller-Bridge

Everyone

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Facts

December 26, 2018 · December 28, 2018 · Ended

First aired
December 26, 2018
Last aired
December 28, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
18 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Asshole Victim, Age Lift, Canon Foreigner +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The ABC Murders?"

Questions about The ABC Murders

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Where can I stream The ABC Murders?

PrimeBritboxBritBox

In the United States, The ABC Murders streams on Prime, Britbox, and BritBox. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The ABC Murders worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 58).

Is The ABC Murders okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The ABC Murders?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

What tropes does The ABC Murders use?

Asshole VictimAge LiftCanon ForeignerDecon-Recon SwitchComplexity AddictionShoo Out the ClownsAdaptation Personality ChangeMysterious PastThe SociopathBigotry ExceptionEvil CounterpartEvil Cannot Comprehend Goodand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Asshole Victim, Age Lift, and Canon Foreigner.