Pip Fitz-Amobi thinks she’s found a great idea for her college preparatory essay. Five years ago, Andie Bell, a student like her, disappeared. Sal Singh, her boyfriend, confessed the murder and took his own life. But Andie’s body was never found. Pip has some doubts, though. She decides to investigate herself, and narrate what she may find in her essay. She keeps a vivid memory of the day of the disappearance, and fears she may have unwittingly played a part in the tragedy. She finds an ally in Sal’s brother Ravi. He and his family must bear the burden of the young man’s suicide, and of his supposed guilt.
But she underestimated the extent to which open wounds are still raw, five years on. She soon receives several warnings and anonymous threats, and persists in questioning everyone involved. Despite her boldness and intelligence, Pip is inexperienced. Will these budding Sherlock & Watson be up to the task of solving a painful mystery?
A fresh, cute, new way to investigate
The strength of the series lies in the freshness of its young performers. The actress who plays Pip is adorable. The handsome Ravi and Pip’s friends are just as interesting. The plot is captivating thanks to its many twists and turns. There are perhaps too many of them, which weakens credibility. Some events seem implausible. The setting is a quiet little town in the English countryside, very reminiscent of Sex Education. But the plot, and its final resolution, would have been more credible in a big-city context. However, this cute series is easy and fun to watch.
1 season, 6 episodes (45 mn), 2024, on BBC 3 and Netflix
WITH : Emma Myers as Pippa Fitz-Amobi, Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh, Asha Banks as Cara Ward, Yasmin Al-Khudhairi as Naomi Ward, Mathew Baynton as Elliot Ward, Henry Ashton as Max Hastings, Gary Beadle as Victor Amobi, Anna Maxwell Martin as Leanne Amobi, Carla Woodcock as Becca Bell, India Lillie Davies as Andie Bell, Rahul Pattni as Sal Singh, Jessica Webber as Nat Da Silva, Jackson Bews as Daniel da Silva