Still not over the suspense and twists over Netflix‘s ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder‘? I’m with you. Season 2 still feels like a painfully long wait.
If you can’t wait any longer and are craving for some twisted mysteries to binge, then you’re in the right place. These are our top picks of the perfect teen mystery series, which will deliver that same addictive storytelling.
10. Young Sherlock
Every mystery fan has read or watched a Sherlock mystery at some point. But the unique point of this series, which will draw all teen mystery series fans, is that it explores the adventures of a 19-year-old Sherlock Holmes.
If you loved ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’, then you will love seeing your favorite detective tackle his first case, while still dealing with the challenges of being a teenager.
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9. Pretty Little Liars
‘Pretty Little Liars’ is a classic small-town mystery and, again, a young-adult mystery book adaptation. The series focuses on five best friends. After their group leader disappears, an anonymous person appears in their life and threatens to reveal all their secrets.
Fans of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder‘ will like the show’s focus on strong female friendships, dysfunctional families, teenage angst, and, at its core, a big, unsolvable mystery.
8. Yellowjackets
‘Yellowjackets’ is a paranormal horror series, but its familiar coming-of-age and mystery themes make it a perfect watch for ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’ fans. The series follows two timelines simultaneously. One follows a group of teenage girls whose plane crashes into the wild. The other shows their attempt to rebuild their lives 25 years later.
Just like the survivors, the audience also actively tries to solve the mystery of how these kids survived the plane crash. If you want a more mature and scarier version of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’, this is a must-watch.
7. How To Get Away With Murder
From the title itself, ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ sounds like the perfect pick for fans of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’. It revolves around a law professor and her five students who become involved in a complex murder mystery. Even though it’s a legal drama, it still has that electrifying mystery and storytelling.
Just as everyone in Pip’s world is hiding something, the five students involved in the murder mystery also constantly blur ethical lines and skip the moral grey areas, then and now.
6. Elite
‘Elite‘ is a Spanish young adult drama set in a prestigious private school. When three working-class kids earn scholarships to attend, they come face to face with the school’s strange and mysterious ways.
Though it might not sound like ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’ at first, both shows share a lot in common. Moreover, it tackles larger issues of class, race, and sexuality, making it a must-watch.
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5. Riverdale
Based on the popular Archie Comics, ‘Riverdale‘ is a dark teen drama that follows four young sleuths: Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead, who uncover the sinister, paranormal secrets beneath their seemingly wholesome town.
This Netflix series shares many similarities with ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder‘, particularly in how intelligent teens uncover a dark secret behind a classmate’s death, despite warnings to stop. The show provides a nostalgic feel for comic fans and is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys neo-noir settings.
4. Nancy Drew (2019)
Nancy Drew is clearly an inspiration for Pip’s character. This 2019 series follows the amateur sleuth as she tries to tackle her personal issues while facing mysterious deaths and crimes in her town.
It shares a similar premise with ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder‘ but brings you newer mysteries and memorable characters.
3. Veronica Mars
No young-adult mystery series list can be complete without this cult classic 2004 show. The series follows the titular character, Veronica, a teenager who is over high school drama.
She begins assisting her father, a private investigator, and starts coming across the mysteries of LA’s high society. Just like Pip, you are bound to fall in love with this witty and unforgettable teen detective.
2. Wednesday
If you are a fan of Emma Myers’ role as Pip, you must check out her breakthrough performance as Enid in ‘Wednesday’. But that is not the only element the two shows have in common.
‘Wednesday’ is also a classic teen mystery series with a supernatural twist, following her experiences at the magic school of Nevermore Academy. Along with the themes of mystery and horror, the series is also known for its gothic premise, dark comedy, and a memorable cast.
1. One Of Us Is Lying
‘One of Us Is Lying’ is one of the most popular young-adult mysteries, perfect for loyal fans of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder‘. The series begins when five high school students are sent to detention, but only four walk out alive.
When one of them suddenly dies, the others become suspects. Each of them has a motive to kill their classmate, so they work together to find out who the real killer is and clear their name. Just like Pip and Ravi’s dynamic melts our hearts, this series also features a fan-favorite romance.
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