8 "Cozy" Mysteries To Binge On Netflix ASAP

1. Enola Holmes

Before she was Eleven, Millie Bobby Brown was tackling cases as Sherlock Holmes' equally brilliant younger sister, Enola. This movie is a vibrant, fun, and empowering adventure that blends historical charm with a modern sensibility. Enola's quest to find her missing mother leads her into a larger conspiracy, and the fourth-wall breaks make you feel like you're right there with her, solving clues and outsmarting villains. Not for Holmes purists!

2. Knives Out

While technically a theatrical release, this modern classic found a massive audience on Netflix. Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc is a delightfully eccentric detective, and the ensemble cast (hello, Chris Evans in a sweater!) delivers a sharp, witty script. The twisty plot surrounding the death of a wealthy crime novelist keeps you guessing until the very end. Watch this before Wake Up Dead Man comes out later this year!

3. Murder Mystery

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston play a bickering couple who accidentally get embroiled in a murder investigation on a billionaire's yacht. It's lighthearted, globe-trotting fun with plenty of laughs and just enough intrigue to keep the "who did it?" question alive. Perfect for when you want a mystery that doesn't take itself too seriously.

4. Rebecca

This atmospheric adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's gothic novel stars Lily James and Armie Hammer. A young woman marries a charming widower only to find herself living in the shadow of his first wife, the enigmatic Rebecca. It's less of a straightforward whodunit and more of a psychological slow burn. Still, the lingering mystery and stunning visuals make it incredibly captivating if you can get past the Armie Hammer of it all.

5. Death on the Nile

Another star-studded Agatha Christie adaptation, this film brings Hercule Poirot to Egypt for a glamorous, yet deadly, cruise down the Nile. Kenneth Branagh returns as the iconic detective, surrounded by a cast of suspicious characters. The opulent settings and intricate plot provide a classic mystery experience that's both lavish and engaging, and Poirot's mustache is, as ever, on point.

6. The Good Detective

If you're willing to venture into K-drama territory, this series offers a fantastic cozy-adjacent mystery experience. While it has its profound moments, the core relationship between the veteran detective Kang Do-chang and the elite detective Oh Ji-hyuk provides warmth and humor. They tackle various cases, often with a focus on human stories and systemic issues, making for a compelling watch.

7. See How They Run

This delightful whodunit is a charming homage to classic British murder mysteries, set backstage at a London theatre in the 1950s. A cynical inspector (Sam Rockwell) and an eager constable (Saoirse Ronan) investigate a murder, and the meta-narrative about adapting a play makes it extra clever. It's witty, stylish, and a genuine love letter to the genre.

8. Operation Mincemeat

Based on a true story from World War II, this isn't a traditional murder mystery. Still, it involves a clever deception surrounding a dead body that unfolds like a fascinating puzzle. British intelligence officers concoct an elaborate plan to fool the Nazis using a corpse, leading to a nail-biting real-life "whodunit" in terms of how they'll pull it off.