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The Best Episodes of This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1

Every episode of This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1 Episode 1 - The Lovers
    7.1/10(60 votes)

    #1 - The Lovers

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1 Episode 2 - The Glass Gun
    7.2/10(43 votes)

    #2 - The Glass Gun

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1 Episode 3 - The Lobster Telephone
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #3 - The Lobster Telephone

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1 Episode 4 - The Phantom Lady
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    #4 - The Phantom Lady

    S1:E4

    New guests arrive at West Dean, bringing tension and poor manners. As Quant and Thistlethwaite race to connect dots, a masked figure with a face of roses emerges from the shadows. Suspicion grows. Is it a warning - or something dangerous?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1 Episode 5 - The Gift
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #5 - The Gift

    S1:E5

    Another disappearance? Tension peaks as the exhibition countdown begins. The estate reopens, the gala begins. Lord James' elite guests Picasso, Guggenheim, Freud arrive, ready to turn surrealism into gold. Champagne, whispers, and a twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. This Is Not a Murder Mystery Season 1 Episode 6 - The Survivor
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #6 - The Survivor

    S1:E6

    It's opening night. The world's most extravagant art lovers gather, ready to turn surrealism into gold. But as the gala begins, the night takes an unexpected turn and secrets are revealed. Will our artists finally become world-famous?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Lovers" is the best rated episode of "This Is Not a Murder Mystery" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/14/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Glass Gun".