Agatha Christie's Seven Dials is a 2026 British crime drama film created by Chris Chibnall. The film premiered on the Netflix movie platform on 15 January 2026.
„Agatha Christie's Seven Dials“" is a British mystery crime drama miniseries, an adaptation of the novel The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie (1929), which debuted as a Netflix original on January 15, 2026. Created by Chris Chibnall (author of Broadchurch), this three-part production presents the classic "„country house“"a mysterious case in an elegant and contemporary stylized version of British television.".
The story is set in 1925 England, where a lavish party at a country estate turns into a nightmare after a prank goes horribly wrong and leads to murder. The main character, a young, witty, and unpretentious aristocrat, is tasked with solving the mysterious death that has shaken the guests and owners of the estate. As she delves deeper into the case, it becomes clear that behind the facade of gaiety and wealth lie secrets, intrigue, and a dangerous conspiracy that could change her life forever.
The series is directed by Chris Sweeney, who combines a traditional "classic" Christie atmosphere with a dynamic visual style and a more contemporary aesthetic. While the story retains a 1920s feel, the visual design and editing are tailored to modern television tastes, giving a fresh feel to the "murder mystery" genre.
The cast includes both established and rising names in British film and television: Mia McKenna-Bruce like the quick-thinking investigator, Helena Bonham Carter like the eccentric Lady Cutrum, and Martin Freeman as Inspector Battel—figures that bring character, weight, and charm to the investigation. Supporting performances by Corey Millchrist, Edward Blumel and Nabhaan Rizwan enrich the gallery of suspects and witnesses, making the mystery even more complicated.
„Agatha Christie's Seven Dials“" is a stylish, intelligent and engaging adaptation of a classic crime novel that will appeal to fans of mysteries, historical dramas and period mysteries. The series combines classic "„whodunnit“"spirit with modern television techniques, offering both clever investigation and rich characters and a visual atmosphere that transports the viewer directly to the fashion and morality of the 1920s.
