Episode 1

Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan star in the TV adaptation of Anthony Horowitz's bestselling novel about a dead mystery author, an incomplete manuscript, and suspects galore. Manville and McMullan will reprise their roles in Moonflower Murders, a sequel to Magpie Murders. Moonflower Murders will premiere on Sunday, Sept 15, 2024. 9/8c.

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Episode 1

Season 2022 Episode 1 | 52m 24s | CC

A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death.

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Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.

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