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Retired archaeologist and crossword setter Judith Potts believes that a brutal murder has taken place in the sleepy town of Marlow; when the police refuse to believe her story, she kicks off a private investigation

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 Episode 4 - Death on the Close (2)
    4.6/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Death on the Close (2)

    S2:E4

    A surprising link to a past missing persons case shines a new light on the residents of Linnet Close - but could they be responsible for murder on their doorstep?

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Lucia Haynes

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  2. The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 Episode 2 - Death Comes to Marlow (2)
    4.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Death Comes to Marlow (2)

    S2:E2

    As the suspects' alibis stack up, Judith, Becks and Suzie are pushed to their limits. Can they solve the murder before anyone else gets hurt?

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Robert Thorogood

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  3. The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 Episode 1 - Death Comes to Marlow (1)
    4.9/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Death Comes to Marlow (1)

    S2:E1

    A wealthy baronet dies alone in his study the day before his wedding and Judith, Becks and Suzie find themselves at the centre of another mystery.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Robert Thorogood

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  4. The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 Episode 3 - Death on the Close (1)
    4.9/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Death on the Close (1)

    S2:E3

    When a man with no ID and no connection to Marlow is found dead in the middle of a suburban road, Judith, Becks and Suzie delve into secrets between the residents.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Lucia Haynes

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  5. The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 Episode 5 - Sailing Close to the Wind (1)
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Sailing Close to the Wind (1)

    S2:E5

    After a revered member of the sailing club is brutally bludgeoned to death, Judith, Becks and Suzie navigate simmering grudges within the tight-knit community.

    Director:Katherine Churcher
    Writer:Julia Gilbert

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  6. The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 Episode 6 - Sailing Close to the Wind (2)
    5.1/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Sailing Close to the Wind (2)

    S2:E6

    Motives stack up against the suspects, Kit's killer sends another violent warning and Judith, Becks and Suzie are in a race against time to solve the case.

    Director:Katherine Churcher
    Writer:Julia Gilbert

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  7. The Marlow Murder Club Season 3 Episode 1 - The Queen of Poisons (1)
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - The Queen of Poisons (1)

    S3:E1

    When the Mayor dies in the middle of a meeting, Judith, Becks and Suzie uncover lies, scandal and blackmail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Marlow Murder Club Season 3 Episode 3 - Murder in the Dark (1)
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Murder in the Dark (1)

    S3:E3

    When a man is killed at her university reunion, Becks finds herself on the wrong side of an investigation. Was a friend responsible or did someone break in?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Marlow Murder Club Season 3 Episode 2 - The Queen of Poisons (2)
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Queen of Poisons (2)

    S3:E2

    As the suspects' secrets stack up, Judith, Becks and Suzie still can't find anyone with a motive to hurt the Mayor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Marlow Murder Club Season 1 Episode 1 - The Marlow Murder Club (1)
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #10 - The Marlow Murder Club (1)

    S1:E1

    Judith Potts's peaceful evening in Marlow is shattered when she witnesses the murder of her neighbour. With the local police, led by newly promoted DS Tanika Malik , reluctant to believe her story, Judith starts her own investigation.

    Director:Steve Barron
    Writer:Robert Thorogood

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  11. The Marlow Murder Club Season 3 Episode 4 - Murder in the Dark (2)
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Murder in the Dark (2)

    S3:E4

    As Judith and Suzie work with the police to find the killer, tensions rise among Becks' friends in the house. Guest starring Harry Enfield.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Marlow Murder Club Season 1 Episode 2 - The Marlow Murder Club (2)
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The Marlow Murder Club (2)

    S1:E2

    Judith, Becks and Suzie are officially brought in to help the police investigation. They uncover an important connection between the murders, but can they stop the killer before they strike again?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Marlow Murder Club Season 3 Episode 5 - An Appetite for Murder (1)
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - An Appetite for Murder (1)

    S3:E5

    When a popular but tempestuous celebrity chef is murdered during his cookbook launch, there's no shortage of suspects for Judith, Suzie and Becks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Marlow Murder Club Season 3 Episode 6 - An Appetite for Murder (2)
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - An Appetite for Murder (2)

    S3:E6

    As police investigate the chef's death, a new development makes them rethink everything they have learned so far. Guest starring Susan Lynch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Death on the Close (2)" is the worst rated episode of "The Marlow Murder Club". It scored 4.6/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Steve Barron and written by Lucia Haynes, it aired on 3/26/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Death Comes to Marlow (2)".