Series synopsis
This Is Not a Murder Mystery is a crime drama television series that premiered on Pickx+ on August 14, 2025. It ended on September 18, 2025. It was created by Christophe Dirickx, Paul Baeten Gronda. It stars Pierre Gervais, Stephen Tompkinson, Donna Banya and Aoibhinn McGinnity.
Set in the flamboyant 1930s, “This is not a murder mystery” reunites world renowned Surrealist artists, including young Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, who find themselves trapped in a lavish mansion with a mysterious serial killer on the loose.
Premise
Set in the flamboyant 1930s, “This is not a murder mystery” reunites world renowned Surrealist artists, including young Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, who find themselves trapped in a lavish mansion with a mysterious serial killer on the loose.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pierre Gervais as René Magritte
- Stephen Tompkinson as DCI John Thistletwaite
- Donna Banya as DC Mary Quant
- Aoibhinn McGinnity as Lord James
- Frank Bourke as Man Ray
- Florence Hall as Lee Miller
- Jonathan Delaney Tynan as Archibald Jukes
- Mike Hoffmann as Max Ernst
Supporting cast
- Iñaki Mur as Salvador Dalì
- Regina Bikkinina as Gala Dalì
- Mathilde Warnier as Georgette Magritte
- Geert Van Rampelberg as ELT Mesens
- Mark Lambert as Dr. Raymond Fine
- Brendan O'Rourke as Jay Poots
- Oscar Högström as Nash Lesley
- Lauren Versnick as Sheila Legge
Guest cast
- Ian Dillon as Constable Sutcliffe
- Paul Morey Stout as Young Man (uncredited)
- Derek Carroll as Constable
- Xavier Baeyens as Constable
- Jim Butler as Valet
- Julian De Backer as Constable
- Cormac Ó Briain as Footman
- Luc Van Den Borre as Constable
- Jacinta Sweeney as Woman (uncredited)
- Angelo van Daele as Footman
- Eduardo Aladro as Pablo Picasso
- Ciara Bailey as Reporter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 14, 2025 | September 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lovers England, 1936. Young surrealist artists, including René Magritte and Salvador Dalí, gather at the grand West Dean estate for a private exhibition. When a shocking murder occurs, Scotland Yard is called in and the estate is locked down. |
August 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Glass Gun A new incident shakes West Dean. As the surrealist artists begin to suspect one another, Scotland Yard's investigation starts to focus on a single guest. Paranoia spreads, secrets unravel, and new facts about Sheila's past come to light. |
August 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Lobster Telephone The guests hold a beautiful farewell, while Scotland Yard discovers who will receive a surprising inheritance. Magritte starts his own search for the truth, and new suspects begin to emerge on the estate. |
August 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Pickx+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 14, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2025 |
| Status | ended |