The Marlow Murder Club is PBS’s newest murder mystery drama, quickly gaining traction since its release on October 27, 2024. The series revolves around a gruesome murder in the quaint town of Marlow.
Due to the murder’s peculiarity and rarity, a former archeologist, a rower, and a detective team up to unearth the crux of the crime. With an already gripping plot and a unique set of characters, the drama is shaping up to be a must-watch for crime drama buffs galore.
The series, adapted from Robert Thorogood’s bestseller of the same name, introduces several characters from his book who play a crucial role in the plot. While Season 1 only recently released, it’s already proven to have a talented culmination of actors. Here’s a complete cast and character guide for The Marlow Murder Club!
Cast and character guide of The Marlow Murder Club
1) Samantha Bond as 'Judith Potts'
Samantha Bond plays ‘Judith Potts,’ an inhabitant of Marlow who usually keeps to herself. After dedicating her life to archeology, she now spends time as a crossword guru. Her intellect and penchant to solve a problem make her an asset in the plot of the story.
As mentioned, she’s a bit of an introvert who seldom interacts with neighbors. Per PBS’s Masterpiece, Bond mentioned her character’s interest peaks shortly after the murder takes place - when her neighbors Suzie and Becks pop by to talk about it. While she unravels the secrets of Marlow, Potts has a few skeletons in her own closet which are yet to be unveiled.
2) Jo Martin as Suzie Harris
Actress Jo Martin plays the more extroverted member of the trio - Suzie Harris. Martin’s character built her career as a dog walker in the petite town of Marlow. While she does enjoy the company of furry companions - she equally cherishes having conversations with the neighbors.
This is a primary skill to hone given any iota of information or well-kept secret could be the key to cracking the case. Furthermore, solving this case is highly important to Jo especially since she’s personally involved in it. In addition to being the hub of information about Marlow’s inhabitants, Jo adds a certain comedic relief to the show and is turning out to be the glue of their crew.
3) Cara Horgan as Becks Starling
Popularly known for her roles in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and The Sandman - Cara Horgan portrays Becks Starling in The Marlow Murder Club. Before involving herself in an epic murder mystery, Becks spends her time as a stay-at-home mother. She enjoys catering to her husband's and children’s need, even at the cost of being completely unappreciated and undermined.
Despite giving her best every single day - her family doesn’t appear to understand her value and is often dismissive of her. However, she’s no dud and has thus far had spot-on instincts that will eventually enable the lot to nab the murderer.
4) Natalie Dew as DS Tanika Malik
Actress Natalie Dew plays the astute and green-bean detective Tanika Malik in The Marlow Murder Club. Being assigned a triple homicide is no joke especially since all eyes are on Tanika to make a quick break in the case. As a detective, she naturally has a strong sense of justice and doesn’t rule out a single alibi or possibility when investigating.
She maintains constant contact with the trio of protagonists in the murder mystery drama that is The Marlow Murder Club. Apart from being on the lookout for suspects, Tanika is undoubtedly bright, and vigilant, and is an extremely resilient and talented detective.
Supporting cast and characters of The Marlow Murder Club
Apart from the quartet of female lead characters carrying the show, The Marlow Murder Club has several side characters who greatly contribute to the overall plot. This includes the still undisclosed killer who will later be named:
- Holli Dempsey as Deputy Commissioner Alice Hackett
- Phill Langhorne as Deputy Sergeant Brendan Perry
- Tijan Sarr as Deputy Commissioner Jason Kennedy
- Mark Frost as Danny Curtis
- Phillipa Peak as Liz Curtis
- Mark Fleischmann as Giles Bishop
- Daniel Lapaine as Eilliot Howard
As mentioned, the killer is yet to be discovered and revealed by members of The Marlow Murder Club in due time. With secrets lurking around every corner and a killer on the loose, the electric series will unlock several mysteries of the quaint town in the upcoming episodes.
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You can now binge the ongoing Season 1 only on the official PBS streaming platform or Apple TV.
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