Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

What’s it about?

When a practical joke turns into a murder case, uncovering a secret society, Lady Eileen is drawn into a murder investigation that uncovers a secret society, and changes her life forever.

The facts

• Created by Chris Chibnall
• English language
• Runtime: The mini series includes three episodes which are approximately 56 minutes each
• Based on the 1929 novel with the same name

Why did it get this rating?

This mini series was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Violence

The series centres on a murder mystery and includes occasional scenes of violence. While some moments are bloody, there is no visible wound detail. Characters are shot or poisoned, but the actual act of killing often happens off-screen, with the focus placed on characters’ reactions rather than the violence itself. The strongest scenes include:

• A character is shot point-blank in the chest, but the camera remains on her face rather than the injury.
• Another character is attacked by a bull. The incident is shown from a distance, with his body thrown into the air, followed by a shot of him lying in a pool of blood.
• A character is found dying on the road after being shot. His chest and arm are bloodied, but no injuries are shown.

The light-hearted tone and upbeat style of the series soften the overall impact of the violence.

When content stays with you:

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• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

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