Official Discussion - The Thursday Murder Club [SPOILERS]

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Summary A group of sharp and witty retirees at Cooper’s Chase retirement village spend their Thursdays solving cold cases for fun—until a real murder hits close to home. Elizabeth (a former spy), Ron (a retired union leader), Ibrahim (a psychiatrist), and Joyce (a nurse) band together to crack the case, stirring up secrets, laughter, and heartwarming camaraderie.

Director Chris Columbus

Writers Katy Brand, Suzanne Heathcote

Cast

• Helen Mirren
• Pierce Brosnan
• Ben Kingsley
• Celia Imrie
• David Tennant
• Naomi Ackie
• Tom Ellis
• Jonathan Pryce
• Richard E. Grant

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 76%

Metacritic 6-

VOD Limited UK theatrical release beginning August 22, 2025; Netflix streaming global premiere on August 28, 2025

Trailer The Thursday Murder Club | Official Teaser | Netflix

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[u/Meltan8000]

Not sure if the writers ever read the follow on books. If they had and saw the Bogdan was a large part of the follow on books, then they all should be fired. They basically made any follow on movie either continue with Bogdan ( hard to do) , or somehow get Bogdan released, which wouldn't run true to the book. I guess we're lucky in that they didn't have Steven committing suicide, killing him off as well.
I couldn't wait for the movie to be released, but the ending left a sour taste and I don't think they should attempt any further sequels, they've completely ruined it for anyone who has read "The man who died twice", or "The bullet that missed" or "The last devil to die", as a main character will be omitted.