This Is Not a Murder Mystery (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 4.9
Released in 2025, This Is Not a Murder Mystery is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Set in the flamboyant 1930s, “This is not a murder mystery” reunites world renowned Surrealist artists, including young Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, who find themselves trapped in a lavish mansion with a mysterious serial killer on the loose.
Who’s in it. This Is Not a Murder Mystery stars Pierre Gervais as René Magritte, Stephen Tompkinson as DCI John Thistletwaite, Donna Banya as DC Mary Quant and Aoibhinn McGinnity as Lord James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, This Is Not a Murder Mystery has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is Not a Murder Mystery page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is Not a Murder Mystery tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is Not a Murder Mystery (2025)?
- In GB, This Is Not a Murder Mystery is available to stream on Sky Go. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Is Not a Murder Mystery worth watching?
- This Is Not a Murder Mystery holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Is Not a Murder Mystery?
- This Is Not a Murder Mystery stars Pierre Gervais, Stephen Tompkinson, Donna Banya, Aoibhinn McGinnity and Frank Bourke.
- When was This Is Not a Murder Mystery released?
- This Is Not a Murder Mystery was released in 2025.