The Marlow Murder Club: Seasons 1 & 2 Streaming Guide

If you’ve already binge-watched The Marlow Murder Club’s first season and are wondering where the trio of amateur sleuths went next, you’re not alone — the cozy mystery adaptation, based on Robert Thorogood’s novels, returned for a second season in March 2025, with streaming options across the UK and US more split than ever. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s still up in the air, and how to catch every episode.

Series released: 2 ·
Premiere year: 2024 ·
UK networks: Channel 4 (S1), U&Drama (S2) ·
US network: PBS ·
Stream UK: Channel 4 (S1), U (S2) ·
Stream US: Prime Video (S1)

Seven key facts, one pattern: the series has quietly doubled its episode count and switched UK broadcasters between seasons, but the core cast and cosy mystery formula remain unchanged.

Is there a series 2 of Marlow Murder Club?

When did series 2 premiere?

• Series 2 debuted on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 8pm on U&Drama (Radio Times).
• All six episodes were made available on the same day on the streaming service U (Radio Times).

Who returns in series 2?

• The four main sleuths return: Samantha Bond as Judith Potts, Jo Martin as Suzie Harris, Cara Horgan as Becks Starling, and Natalie Dew as DS Tanika Malik (Radio Times).

What about series 3?

• No official announcement has been made as of early 2025 (Radio Times).
• Fans have speculated about a potential 2026 release, but nothing is confirmed (Reddit discussion).

The implication: U&Drama’s decision to drop all six episodes at once signals confidence in the show’s binge potential. If viewership holds, a third series is likely but not guaranteed.

How many series of The Marlow Murder Club are there?

Number of episodes in series 1

• Series 1 consists of 3 episodes (Wikipedia).

Is the series ongoing?

• Yes, with two series released and no cancellation announcement (Radio Times).

The pattern: The jump from 3 to 6 episodes between seasons suggests the network saw enough audience demand to double the run length — a healthy sign for the franchise.

Where can I watch Marlow Murder Club in the UK?

Is The Marlow Murder Club on Netflix or Prime?

• It is not currently available on Netflix in the UK (Channel 4).
• Prime Video UK does not carry the series (Prime Video).

Which channel airs The Marlow Murder Club?

• Series 1 aired on Channel 4 (Channel 4).
• Series 2 airs on U&Drama, a UKTV channel (Radio Times).

Where can I watch season 1 in the UK?

• Stream free with ads on Channel 4’s on-demand service (Channel 4).
• Series 2 is available on the U streaming service (Radio Times).

The catch: If you’re a US viewer hoping to stream series 2, you’ll have to wait. No US distributor has announced a release date as of March 2025.

Is The Marlow Murder Club on Netflix or Prime?

Streaming options in the US

• Series 1 is available on Prime Video (Prime Video).
• Series 1 is not on Netflix (Netflix search).

Streaming options in the UK

• Series 1 on Channel 4 (free with ads) (Channel 4).
• Series 2 on U&Drama / U streaming (Radio Times).

Is it on any other platforms?

• PBS Passport (requires membership) may offer series 1 (PBS Masterpiece).
• Not available on Disney+, Apple TV+, or other major UK/US services.

The trade-off: UK viewers get free access to both series — series 1 with ads on Channel 4, series 2 via the U platform — while US viewers must pay for Prime Video and still only have the first season.

What is The Marlow Murder Club TV series about?

Who are the main characters?

• Judith Potts (retired archaeologist) – played by Samantha Bond (Radio Times).
• Suzie Harris (dog walker) – played by Jo Martin (Radio Times).
• Becks Starling (vicar’s wife) – played by Cara Horgan (Radio Times).
• DS Tanika Malik – played by Natalie Dew (Radio Times).

How does it compare to the book series?

• The TV series is based on Robert Thorogood’s novel series, the first published in 2022 (Amazon UK: book listing).
• The TV adaptation expands character arcs and adds subplots not found in the books.

Is it a comedy or drama?

• Genre: cozy mystery comedy-drama, similar in tone to Death in Paradise (Radio Times).

Why this matters: Creator Robert Thorogood also created Death in Paradise — so the series inherits the same light-touch mystery formula with a distinctly British village setting.

Timeline of releases and announcements

• April 2024: Series 1 premieres on PBS (US) and Channel 4 (UK) (Wikipedia).
• 2024: Series 1 becomes available on Prime Video in the US.
• 19 March 2025: Series 2 premieres on U&Drama and streaming service U (Radio Times).
• Early 2025: No official announcement for series 3.

The pattern: The series swapped UK broadcasters after one season and doubled its episode count, signalling strong network confidence.

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

• Series 1 aired in 2024 on PBS and Channel 4 (PBS Masterpiece, Channel 4).
• Series 2 premiered on 19 March 2025 on U&Drama (Radio Times).
• Series 2 consists of six episodes.
• Main cast returns for series 2.
• Based on the books by Robert Thorogood (Radio Times).

What’s unclear

• Whether series 3 will be commissioned.
• Exact US streaming date for series 2.
• Streaming availability in Canada, Australia, and other regions.

For UK viewers, the choice is clear: series 2 is available now on U, and it’s worth the free sign-up. For US fans, the wait for season 2 on PBS or Prime Video could stretch into late 2025 — so consider a VPN or patience.

Frequently asked questions

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