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The ABC Murders

2018·Show
3Episodes in1Season·TV-14
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

There is a code. The code is me.

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.
Hercule PoirotAgatha Christie Adaptation1930s EnglandSerial KillerPsychological ThrillerCrime InvestigationAtmosphericIntriguing Mystery

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Questions about The ABC Murders

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Where can I stream The ABC Murders legally?

The ABC Murders is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The ABC Murders worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The ABC Murders rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The ABC Murders have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is The ABC Murders based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The ABC Murders?

Critics58
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see The ABC Murders much the same way.

When did The ABC Murders air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is The ABC Murders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The ABC Murders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The ABC Murders in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The ABC Murders, including Asshole Victim, Age Lift, Canon Foreigner.