Looking to stream a twisty whodunit? Your search is over.

The 10 best Netflix mystery movies to channel your inner Sherlock Holmes

Looking to stream a twisty whodunit? Your search is over.

and Kevin Jacobsen

on February 3, 2026 9:43 a.m. ET

Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'; Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes in 'Enola Holmes'; Idris Elba as John Luther in 'Luther: The Fallen Sun'. Credit:

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On your next movie night, where do you turn if you want your spine chilled and your brain teased? Netflix has mysteries to suit any taste, from dark noir films to light-hearted comedies and deep psychological dramas.

Here are the 10 best mystery movies on Netflix that will sharpen your sleuthing skills.

Enola Holmes (2020)

Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes in 'Enola Holmes'. Alex Bailey/Netflix/Everett

This engaging coming-of-age story stars Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes, the younger sister of famed detective Sherlock (Henry Cavill). Raised to be independent and observant, the teenager is a misfit in traditional Victorian society. When her mother goes missing, Enola embarks on an off-the-books adventure to solve a mystery, help a runaway lord, and prove that she can be just as accomplished and exceptional as her brother.

EW's critic sang praises for the film, writing that "While the mystery might be elementary (my dear, notably absent, Watson), the storytelling is winkingly subversive, proclaiming that a new and welcome game is afoot." *—Danny Horn*

Where to watch *Enola Holmes*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Harry Bradbeer

**Cast:** Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Helena Bonham Carter

Enola Holmes 2 (2022)

Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes in 'Enola Holmes 2'. Alex Bailey/Netflix

In this lively second outing, teenage sleuth Enola Holmes opens a detective agency but struggles to build a clientele in the shadow of her famous older brother Sherlock. When she's approached by a girl from a matchstick factory looking for her missing sister, Enola finds herself drawn into a complex puzzle involving blackmail, extortion, murder, and being mistaken for the guilty party. The fast-moving sequel is just as witty and entertaining as the original while deepening Enola's relationships with her supporting cast. *—D.H.*

Where to watch *Enola Holmes 2*: Netflix

**Director:** Harry Bradbeer

**Cast:** Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, David Thewlis, Louis Partridge, Helena Bonham Carter

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Kathryn Hahn as Claire Debella, Madelyn Cline as Whiskey, Edward Norton as Miles Bron, Leslie Odom Jr. as Lionel Toussaint, and Kate Hudson as Birdie Jay in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'. Netflix

Modern mystery auteur Rian Johnson has whodunit again, crafting a mind-tickling follow-up to his brilliant *Knives Out*. In *Glass Onion*, the unflappable detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) attends a murder mystery party hosted by tech exec Miles Bron (Edward Norton) on a private island in the Aegean Sea. As the party turns deadly, Bron's frenemies turn on each other.

EW's critic writes that Johnson "has no shortage of ammunition for his rat-a-tat takes on pop-culture ephemera and the navel-gazing delusions of wealth and fame," plus the satirical send-up has a satisfying mid-movie twist, leading to a surprising and raucous finale. *—D.H.*

Where to watch *Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Rian Johnson

**Cast:** Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson

Lost Girls (2020)

Amy Ryan as Mari Gilbert (right) in 'Lost Girls'.

When a young sex worker goes missing on Long Island's South Shore, the police don't put much effort into finding her — but her mother, Mari (Amy Ryan), refuses to let the case go cold. Mari's tireless pursuit of the truth finally forces the authorities to act, leading to the discovery of four female bodies along the parkway. Based on the Gilgo Beach serial killings, *Lost Girls* demands attention for all victims. *—D.H.*

Where to watch *Lost Girls*: Netflix

**Director:** Liz Garbus

**Cast:** Amy Ryan, Gabriel Byrne, Thomasin McKenzie, Lola Kirke

Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)

Idris Elba as John Luther in 'Luther: The Fallen Sun'. Netflix

In this follow-up to the hit British TV series *Luther*, the eponymous police detective (Idris Elba) is in lock-up for bending the rules a bit too often. When a terrifying serial killer (Andy Serkis) that he couldn't catch taunts him with a recording of a grisly murder, the ex-cop has to break out of prison and bring the sadistic creep to justice. Longtime fans of the show will appreciate this faithful continuation, which pushes Luther to the edge of his abilities as he navigates London's underworld on the other side of the law. *—D.H.*

Where to watch *Luther: The Fallen Sun*: Netflix

**Director:** Jamie Payne

**Cast:** Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Dermot Crowley

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Murder Mystery (2019)

Jennifer Aniston as Audrey Spitz and Adam Sandler as Nick Spitz in 'Murder Mystery'. Scott Yamano/Netflix

On a long-promised late honeymoon in Europe, police officer Nick (Adam Sandler) and hairdresser Audrey (Jennifer Aniston) strike up a friendship with a stylish nobleman (Luke Evans), who impulsively invites them to a party on his billionaire uncle's yacht. The couple meets a half-dozen colorful suspects before the mayhem begins, starting with the uncle's death by stabbing and later encompassing a shooting, a poisoning, and even a blow-dart killing purely for style points. As usual, Aniston and Sandler are immensely likable, blundering amiably through a choice selection of mystery clichés. *—D.H.*

Where to watch *Murder Mystery*: Netflix

**Director:** Kyle Newacheck

**Cast:** Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Luke Evans, Gemma Arterton

They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

John Boyega as Fontaine, Teyonah Parris as Yo-Yo, and Jamie Foxx as Slick Charles in 'They Cloned Tyrone'.

Parrish Lewis/Netflix

This wild mystery comedy combines the brilliant social satire of *Us *(2019) with the sci-fi leanings of *The Twilight Zone* with a healthy dose of Blaxploitation-style entertainment. John Boyega stars as Fontaine, a drug dealer who is killed by a rival during a transaction — only to wake up the next day as if nothing happened. After enlisting one of his customers (Jamie Foxx) and a sex worker (Teyonah Parris), they uncover a bizarre conspiracy involving — you guessed it — cloning technology in their local community. It's a bold swing, but one that certainly connects, particularly when you have Foxx delivering one of his most hilarious, scene-stealing performances. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *They Cloned Tyrone*: Netflix

**Director:** Juel Taylor

**Cast:** John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx

The Thursday Murder Club (2025)

Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft, Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif, Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best, and Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie in 'The Thursday Murder Club'.

Giles Keyte/Netflix

Hercule Poirot, eat your heart out: The Thursday Murder Club is on the case. This cozy mystery dramedy, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Richard Osman, follows a group of four retirees who investigate cold cases. After one of the owners of their retirement village is murdered, the group of amateur sleuths tries to get to the bottom of it, discovering some shocking truths in the process. Highly amusing and heartfelt, the film succeeds on the back of its immensely talented cast of British legends, including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Thursday Murder Club*: Netflix

**Director:** Chris Columbus

**Cast:** Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

Josh O’Connor as Jud Duplenticy and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery'.

John Wilson/Netflix

Drawling detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) faces his toughest case yet in Rian Johnson's latest *Knives Out* whodunit. After the incendiary priest of a small town church in New York is found dead, suspicion turns to the young assistant pastor, Jud Duplenticy (Josh O'Connor), with whom the deceased priest often squabbled. But could it have been a member of the priest's flock of devout followers? Taking a more solemn tone than previous entries in the *Knives Out* film franchise, *Wake Up Dead Man* is an absorbing mystery with rich themes of guilt and sin. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery*: Netflix

**Director:** Rian Johnson

**Cast:** Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Jeremy Renner

The Wonder (2022)

Kila Lord Cassidy as Anna O'Donnell, Tom Burke as Will Byrne, and Florence Pugh as Lib Wright in 'The Wonder'.

Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

In a remote Irish village in 1862, 11-year-old Anna (Kíla Lord Cassidy) has survived without eating for four months, an apparently miraculous occurrence that divides the town. Thus, a nurse (Florence Pugh) is summoned from England to watch the girl and determine whether this is a sacred event or a hoax. Inspired by the Victorian phenomenon of "the fasting girls," this tense drama is anchored by Pugh's reliably dynamic performance, who EW’s critic declared to be "pretty much perfectly cast, an actress with such a keen emotional presence that she tends to cut through pretense and triviality like a hot knife." *—D.H.*

Where to watch *The Wonder*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Sebastián Lelio

**Cast:** Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Niamh Algar, Ciarán Hinds

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Source: “EW News”