Agatha Christie’s LOST Detectives Resurrected After a Century — BritBox’s Explosive 6-Part Thriller Is Darker, Deadlier, and More Addictive Than Poirot or Marple Ever Dared to Be!Move over, Poirot. Step aside, Miss Marple. BritBox has unearthed Agatha Christie’s forgotten detectives — and given them a savage, modern-day makeover. From the award-winning creators of Happy Valley, this isn’t polite drawing-room mystery, it’s a razor-edged thriller dripping with betrayal, buried family secrets, and murders too twisted for Christie’s Golden Age. Fans are already calling it “the most dangerous Christie reboot ever made,” with a crime-solving duo so electrifying they could dethrone Sherlock and Watson themselves. This is Christie like you’ve never seen before — bold, shocking, and utterly impossible to switch off.
BritBox’s Bold Take on a Classic Duo Will Leave Fans Reeling With Its Modern-Day Twists, Romantic Sparks, and Darker Tone
Agatha Christie’s most playful—and often underrated—detective duo is returning to screens in 2025, but don’t expect the cozy drawing rooms and clipped British pleasantries of old. Instead, BritBox is bringing a thrilling, six-part drama that reimagines these beloved sleuths for a new generation.
Set in modern-day Hampstead, this reboot trades in the nostalgia for screwball comedy, romantic tension, and darker, more daring storytelling. Phoebe Eclair-Powell (The Road Trip) is writing the series, and early word promises a blend of wit, danger, and irresistible mystery.
“Witty, sharp, and raring to solve lots and lots of murders,” says Eclair-Powell, teasing a version of the duo unlike anything we’ve seen before.
Though the official title and cast remain under wraps, we know the production is in expert hands: Lookout Point, the studio behind Happy Valley and Am I Being Unreasonable?, is leading the charge, with the full support of Agatha Christie Limited.A Christie Revival With Bite
What sets this adaptation apart? It’s not just the setting or the sharper tone—it’s the chemistry. For the first time, the romantic undercurrent between the crime-fighting pair will be explored in earnest, giving fans more than just mysteries to unravel.
Think Dept. Q Meets Fleabag with Murder
Fans of gritty, character-driven crime dramas like Dept. Q or offbeat British thrillers like Am I Being Unreasonable? will feel right at home here. This version promises to push Christie’s formula to new extremes, combining emotional stakes with high-tension suspense.
And it’s arriving just in time. With the BBC also preparing a dark, three-part adaptation of Endless Night and a new Miss Marple series on the horizon, Christie’s world is experiencing a full-scale television renaissance.
What We Know So Far
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Setting: Modern-day Hampstead, London
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Writers: Phoebe Eclair-Powell (The Road Trip)
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Producers: Lookout Point (Happy Valley)
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Format: Six-part series
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Tone: Screwball comedy, romantic tension, and murder
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Connection: Officially supported by Agatha Christie Limited
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Status: Filming begins late 2025
Ready for a Modern Mystery Classic?
Whether you’re a lifelong Christie fan or a mystery lover looking for a new obsession, this six-part reboot is shaping up to be the boldest reimagining of her work yet. With sharp dialogue, clever twists, and a romantic edge, it promises to breathe new life into two of Christie’s most charming creations.
Stay tuned for updates, casting announcements, and a release date—because this is one mystery you won’t want to miss.
