Mia McKenna-Bruce on the set of Netflix's new mystery series Seven Dials Netflix has a new cosy British drama to help us pass those dark winter nights. Seven Dials is a new Agatha Christie adaptation from Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall, starring Mia McKenna Bruce , Helena Bonham Carter , Nabhaan Rizwan and Martin Freeman . Like many Agatha Christie adaptations, Seven Dials is full of death, suspicion and back-stabbing. The three-part miniseries is set in the 1920s and follows a young aristocrat nicknamed Bundle, who is forced to play detective after a guest at her mansion dies with seven alarm clocks set to go off one after another. Critics have described the show as the perfect escapism for a cold January, praising McKenna Bruce’s performance and the fast-paced twists and turns. Here’s what the critics are saying about Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials so far… The Standard (4/5) “Seven Dials is just tremendous fun. The plot is silly, but manages to skirt the edge of absurdity – or at least, it encourages us to dip a toe in, because the water’s actually nice and warm. The costumes are gorgeous, the grand old houses are the ultimate in property porn and the plot romps along at the speed of a good ol’ steam train.” The Independent (4/5) “It pulls off the difficult trick of making something feel both nimble and reassuringly familiar – a period caper that glides through gilded country piles and shadowy streets. Perfect escapism, then, in this, the bleakest month: exquisitely timed, wound to perfection, and deadly on the hour.” Mia McKenna Bruce and Nabhaan Rizwal in the new Netflix series Seven Dials Radio Times (3/5) “It’s glossy and filled with sumptuous locations and visual flair. It’s also fast-paced and filled with fun, committed performances and delightful period detail. It’s the sort of thing you can absolutely stick on and enjoy, in a sort of ‘passing you by’ kind of way.” The Hollywood Reporter “It’s a breezy and generally pleasant whodunit, albeit so slight that it feels a wee bit stretched even at only three hours. The show would feel better suited to be a PBS/Acorn/BritBox offering were Netflix not also the home of the Christie-inspired Knives Out films.” The Times (3/5) “It is a handsome distraction from ugly things happening around the world but I still hanker for a Marple or a Poirot. They are the real wholesome content that’s needed right now.” Comic Book Resources (7/10) “Though it might feel like a grab-bag of mystery tropes, Seven Dials is a fun, short watch with a compelling lead at the forefront. It doesn’t feature that much action, but the very rare scenes in which a chase takes place get the blood running and heart pumping.” Helena Bonham Carter also has a pivotal role in Netflix's Seven Dials The Telegraph (3/5) “If you have neither read the original book nor care about the changes, this is a diverting three-parter. Christie purists may feel differently.” Variety “While the story itself may have been stronger in a film format, the performances by Freeman, Bonham Carter and McKenna-Bruce are enticing enough to keep the viewer engaged. Should Netflix greenlight a second season — as the show’s ending indicates it might — more shocking revelations would undoubtedly boost the storyline.” Collider (5/10) “Those looking for a compelling mystery to watch on a lazy afternoon could do a lot worse than Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials. However, the show is far from a great entry into the ever-expanding canon of TV murder mysteries. Too slow to be riveting and too needlessly drawn out, it’s a run-of-the-mill adaptation of one of Christie’s most run-of-the-mill novels, and the strongest proof that not every work from the renowned author warrants a fresh take.” The Guardian (2/5) “This is Agatha Christie by way of Enid Blyton, made for an international market that thinks Downton Abbey is real and that Paddington Bear is holding the queen’s hand in heaven.” The i Paper (2/5) “Any decent whodunit has to crack the whip at some point. Yet Seven Dials trundles down the track like a train chugging to a timetable. Across three tepid hours, Christie’s killer story is wasted on a series that feels dead on arrival. Presumably by accident, Chibnall has invented the entirely new genre of dozy crime.” Tech Radar (2/5) “So, what am I really getting from this streaming experience? A feeling of being let down and not seeing enough of Bonham Carter. Shoutout to Martin Freeman though, who’s clearly having the time of his life playing make believe in a game of Netflix Cluedo.” All three episodes of Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials are now streaming on Netflix. READ MORE: 11 Top Picks Of The New TV Shows And Films To Stream On Netflix In January 2026 What's Next For Harlan Coben Fans Who've Already Finished Run Away? Critics Are Saying Netflix's 'Delectable' New Thriller Is Your Next Binge-Watch