There’s a brand-new TV series coming on PBS titled Masterpiece: Moonflowers Murders. The show is based on Anthony Horowitz’s 2020 bestseller and features Timothy McMullan as Atticus Pund and Lesley Manville as Susan Ryeland.
The filming was concluded in 2023, and after several months of waiting, the showrunners have finally announced the premiere date. Fans are excited because the release date is around the corner.
The storyline is expected to be as compelling as the original novel. It centres around Susan, who has moved to Crete with her boyfriend, Andreas, after leaving her old life behind. However, her peace is destroyed after an old murder mystery resurfaces. The story follows Susan as she tries to unravel the mystery before it’s too late. If you are eager to know about the Masterpiece: Moonflowers Murders release date, we suggest you give this post a read.
When Is Masterpiece: Moonflowers Murders Releasing?
Masterpiece: Moonflower Murders is all set to premiere on 15th September 2024, sharp at 9 PM ET on PBS, offering a mix of thrilling mystery and sunny Greek scenery.
Even if you haven’t seen Magpie Murders, you can still watch Moonflower Murders without missing a beat. However, if you want to prepare for the new series, you can stream Magpie Murders on PBS Passport, which is an extra benefit for members.
For those who don’t mind spoilers, you can listen to the Moonflower Murders audiobook, which is narrated by Lesley Manville. She also stars in the series herself.
As per reports, the show will have a total of six episodes, airing every Sunday from 15th September onwards. The last episode will be aired on 20th October, at 9/8c on PBS.
What To Expect In Masterpiece: Moonflowers Murders?
For those unversed, Moonflower Murders happens to be the second adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s popular Susan Ryeland/Atticus Pund series. It continues the story where Magpie Murders left off.
Masterpiece: Moonflowers Murders follows Susan Ryeland, a book editor who has become a detective. She lives in Crete with Andreas, her boyfriend, and leads a peaceful life. Her happy life is disrupted when she gets tangled in a murder case from eight years ago.
The murder took place at a British country hotel. Alan Conway, Susan’s former author, wrote a novel inspired by the event. This novel convinced Cecily Treherne that the wrong person was imprisoned for the crime. However, Cecily disappears mysteriously and Susan has to find him using the clues hidden in Conway’s book.
Who Is Cast In Masterpiece: Moonflowers Murders?
As per reports, Timothy McMullan and Lesley Manville are going to reprise their lead roles in Masterpiece: Moonflower Murders. Apart from them, the show has many other new faces.
Here’s a brief rundown of the cast members:
- Lesley Manville as Susan Ryeland
- Timothy McMulland as Atticus Pund
- Alexandros Logothetis as Andreas
- Daniel Mays as Locke/Chubb
- Claire Rushbrook as Kate
- Conleth Hill as Alan Conway
- Matthew Beard as James
- Sanjeev Kohli as Sajid Khan
- Mark Gatiss as Parris/Berlin
- Rosalie Craig as Lisa/Melissa
- Pippa Bennett-Warner as Madeline
- Adrian Rawlins as Lawrence/Lance
