Series synopsis
Should I Marry a Murderer? is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on Netflix on April 29, 2026. It ended on April 29, 2026. It was created by Josh Allott. It stars Caroline Muirhead, Sandy McKellar, Stephen Muirhead and Margaret Muirhead.
In 2020, pathologist Caroline Muirhead's fiancé, Scottish farmer Alexander 'Sandy' McKellar, confessed to her that he and his twin brother Robert had killed cyclist Tony Parsons in a 2017 hit-and-run on the A82 near Bridge of Orchy and buried the body on the Auch Estate.
Premise
In 2020, pathologist Caroline Muirhead's fiancé, Scottish farmer Alexander 'Sandy' McKellar, confessed to her that he and his twin brother Robert had killed cyclist Tony Parsons in a 2017 hit-and-run on the A82 near Bridge of Orchy and buried the body on the Auch Estate.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Caroline Muirhead as Self
- Sandy McKellar as Self (archive footage)
- Stephen Muirhead as Self – Caroline's Father
- Margaret Muirhead as Self – Caroline's Mother
- Ninon Noiret as Caroline Muirhead
- James Crouch as Sandy McKellar
- Robert McKellar as Self (archive footage)
- Tony Parsons as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 29, 2026 | April 29, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 In 2020, a Glasgow pathologist meets a Highland gamekeeper who seems perfect on paper. They're soon engaged — then a confession changes everything. |
April 29, 2026 |
| 2 |
Part 2 As Caroline's actions give police a new lead in a cold case, she enters a terrifying double life with the McKellars — and hopes Sandy still trusts her. |
April 29, 2026 |
| 3 |
Part 3 Torn between doing the right thing and protecting the man she can't walk away from, Caroline spirals as she desperately tries to avoid the witness stand. |
April 29, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 29, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 29, 2026 |
| Status | ended |