A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 Review: Pip Is Running Out of Time

After a standout first season, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 did not disappoint. Following the second book in Holly Jackson’s trilogy, Good Girl, Bad Blood, the new season picks up with Pip anxiously awaiting the trial of Max Hastings and dealing with the aftermath of solving Andie Bell’s case. While Pip is desperately trying to get back to normal, she quickly realizes that may not be possible when another case lands in her lap, this time involving her friend Jamie Reynolds, who suddenly goes missing.

What made this installment so exciting was the heightened stakes. With only 72 hours to find Jamie, Pip is forced to juggle his disappearance, the ongoing fight for justice against Max Hastings, and the strain the investigation puts on her personal relationships. One thing I especially enjoyed this time around was how much easier it felt to immerse myself in the mystery. In the first season, viewers are busy putting names to faces and figuring out how everyone connects. Here, the puzzle is already in motion, allowing the audience to focus more on solving the case alongside Pip.

The first episode immediately throws viewers back into Pip’s world and shows just how much her life has changed since Season 1. Pip attempts to step away from investigating and focus more on the relationships around her. While her romance with Ravi continues to blossom, tensions begin reaching a boiling point with her best friend Cara. The season is cleverly set up through a murder mystery party where, plot twist, Pip actually gets the murder wrong. It serves as a great piece of foreshadowing for the rest of the story.

As the investigation continues and the search for Jamie intensifies, Pip becomes increasingly distrustful of those around her. Constantly looking over her shoulder, we watch her slowly unravel as the days tick by and the case consumes her. This causes her to spiral, leading to mishandled evidence, reckless decisions, and putting both herself and others at risk. Pip has always been a perfectionist, so watching her lose control and make mistakes added a compelling new layer to her character.

While the season wrapped up with several loose ends tied neatly together, there were still a few lingering questions that stood out to me. We still do not know who has been leaving Pip the strange notes connected to Jamie’s disappearance, and I also found myself wondering about the fate of Max Hastings. Although his trial may be over, true justice still feels unresolved, a theme that plays heavily throughout the season.

So, will there be a third season to complete Holly Jackson’s trilogy? The series dropped a major easter egg that should leave fans hopeful. Eagle-eyed fans may spot a subtle reference to As Good as Dead, the title of Holly Jackson’s final book in the trilogy. Not only is this a nod to an important plotline from this season, but it also shares the title of Jackson’s final book in the trilogy.

Overall, the second season absolutely lived up to expectations. We got to spend more time with beloved characters while also being introduced to new faces in the town of Kilton. Combined with a fantastic soundtrack featuring Hozier, Lizzy McAlpine, and Chinchilla, every episode kept me hooked. If the show is greenlit for a final season, I cannot wait to see what mystery Pip tackles next. The finale certainly leaves room for more mysteries ahead.