Thursday Murder Club’s Star-Studded Cast Meets Mixed Reception on Netflix

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2025 - Netflix’s highly anticipated adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestselling mystery series, The Thursday Murder Club, featuring an all-star ensemble led by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley, has premiered to divided opinions among critics and general viewers.

According to a ScreenRant report released today, the film’s Rotten Tomatoes score hovers around the mid-60s for critics, while audience ratings linger closer to 55%, underscoring a significant gap between professional assessments and viewer enthusiasm.

Industry observers attribute the split reception to the film’s cozy-crime tone-lauded for its warmth and witty performances but critiqued for a somewhat “forgettable” central mystery. Critics have praised the principal quartet’s on-screen chemistry and veteran acting prowess, yet some audiences expected a more intricate whodunit akin to Netflix’s blockbuster hits like Knives Out.

Despite the mixed response, Netflix insiders remain confident in the property’s long-term prospects, citing Richard Osman’s existing four sequels and a fifth installment due this fall as a built-in pipeline for future content. The studio is reportedly already in early development on a sequel film, banking on the cast’s star power and the cozy-crime genre’s enduring appeal.

The Thursday Murder Club is now streaming worldwide on Netflix.