Emma Myers Reprises Her Role as Pip Fitz-Amobi in Season Two of the BBC-Netflix Thriller
Emma Myers returns as Pip Fitz-Amobi in A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2, continuing her transformation from small-town student to relentless investigator. Best known for her role in Wednesday, Myers again takes center stage in the popular adaptation of Holly Jackson’s bestselling YA novel series.
After cracking the case of Andie Bell’s murder in the first season, Pip is back—this time with more at stake. The new season, co-produced by the BBC, Netflix, and ZDFneo, picks up with Pip struggling to stay out of trouble. However, another disappearance in the town of Kilton pulls her into a deeper, darker mystery.
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Season Two Focuses on a New Mystery That Challenges Pip’s Sense of Justice and IdentityA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 will explore the aftermath of Pip’s first major investigation. Now more guarded and cynical, Pip wants to avoid further involvement in criminal cases. However, her plans quickly unravel when Jamie Reynolds, the brother of her friend Connor, goes missing days before Max Hastings’ highly anticipated trial.
According to the show’s official synopsis, Pip feels a growing sense of responsibility as she’s drawn into another investigation. She begins to question not only what justice means but also her own moral boundaries. This season’s tone shifts dramatically from the first, delving deeper into themes like trauma, accountability, and personal transformation.
New Faces Join the Ensemble Cast to Deepen the Storyline and Add Suspense
In A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2, a wave of new characters enters the scene, each with their own secrets and connections to the unfolding mystery. Misia Butler, known for her work in KAOS, will portray Stanley Forbes. Eden Hambelton Davies joins as Jamie Reynolds, whose disappearance becomes the central focus of the season.
Jack Rowan (Noughts + Crosses) plays Charlie Green, Pip’s new neighbor, who quickly becomes a person of interest. Additional new cast members include Anna Brindle (The Outs), Peter Sullivan (Around The World in 80 Days), Freddie Thorp (Fate: The Winx Saga), Lu Corfield (The Crow Girl), Stephanie Street (Breathtaking), and Freddie England.
They will appear alongside returning favorites including Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh, Henry Ashton as Max Hastings, Asha Banks, Jude Morgan-Collie, and Yali Topol Margalith.
Filming for Season Two Underway with Locations Across the UK and Global Streaming Plans Confirmed
Filming for Season Two Underway with Locations Across the UK and Global Streaming Plans ConfirmedFilming for A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 began in April 2025 in Somerset and surrounding areas in the United Kingdom. The production team is expected to wrap by mid-July, with editing and post-production to follow.
While a release date has not yet been confirmed, the series is likely to debut in late 2025 or early 2026. It will premiere first on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three in the UK. Internationally, the show will be available on Netflix in most countries, ZDFneo in Germany, and Stan in Australia. BBC Studios will handle global distribution and sales.
The Creative Team Behind the First Season Returns to Expand Pip’s Story
Fans of the first season will be pleased to know that the core creative team is back for A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2. Poppy Cogan, the series’ lead writer and showrunner, returns to adapt Holly Jackson’s second novel, Good Girl, Bad Blood. This time, Jackson herself is also involved in writing the show, promising an even more faithful adaptation.
The show is produced by Moonage Pictures, a division of ITV Studios, in partnership with Netflix and ZDFneo. BBC drama executives Lindsay Salt and Fiona Campbell commissioned the series after season one’s success with younger audiences.
Season One’s Critical Success Builds High Expectations for the New Installment
The first season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder was a breakout hit, quickly becoming BBC iPlayer’s most-watched title among viewers aged 16–24. It was also the highest-rated drama on BBC Three since the channel’s 2022 relaunch. The gripping mystery, combined with Emma Myers’ breakout performance, resonated with both fans of the book and new audiences.
Season two builds on that success, promising more intense storylines, emotional depth, and unexpected twists. With a strong mix of returning and new talent, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 is poised to deliver a darker and more complex chapter in Pip’s journey.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 continues Pip Fitz-Amobi’s compelling journey through truth, trauma, and transformation. With a returning cast led by Emma Myers, powerful new characters, and gripping new storylines, the series is set to captivate global audiences once again. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Holly Jackson’s books or new to the series, season two promises suspense, emotion, and thought-provoking drama from start to finish.
