Movies like Mystery 101: An Education in Murder (2020)
The best movies like Mystery 101: An Education in Murder (2020) are Mystery 101: Words Can Kill (2019), Mystery 101 (2019) and Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness (2019). If Mystery 101: An Education in Murder hooked you with its mystery and tv movie, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- NewestBest Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2026)Released 2026
- Same seriesMystery 101: Words Can Kill (2019)Mystery 101
Mystery 101: Words Can Kill (2019)
When a guest at the college book festival is killed, Amy and Travis clash after he arrests an unlikely person for murder. Amy must fight to prove he's got the wrong person behind bars.
Why it matches: Same series: Mystery 101 · both mystery
Mystery 101 (2019)
When a college student is found dead, English professor Amy uses her crime fiction expertise to unravel the case faster than detective Travis, who ends up working with Amy to catch the killer.
Why it matches: Same series: Mystery 101 · both mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRuby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness (2019)
When consumer news reporter, Ruby Herring stumbles onto a murder, the intrepid redhead inadvertently discovers a knack for crime solving. With the reluctant help of a handsome detective, Ruby finds a new career covering crime.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Mystery 101: Playing Dead (2019)
The local theater is producing a mystery that crime fiction expert Amy unearthed. When one of the actress' life is threatened, Amy & Travis must uncover which character is playing for keeps.
Why it matches: Same series: Mystery 101 · both mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRuby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder (2020)
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2023)
A skeleton found in Lake Eden reveals the true identity of a beloved resident. Despite her fiancé's disapproval, Hannah investigates the murder and enlists her mother's help to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Gourmet Detective (2015)
Famed culinary consultant Henry Ross is a charming food industry insider in San Francisco. When suspicious sabotage ends in a shocking murder at his friend’s five-star restaurant, Henry is put on the case with strong-willed police detective and single mom, Maggie Price. Despite Maggie’s protests, they must work together to decipher the clues and investigate all of San Francisco’s top culinary pros.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement (2019)
When a woman is murdered, and her fiancé is the prime suspect, successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client's innocence, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For (2019)
A crossword puzzle editor finds her life completely disrupted when several of the clues in her recent puzzles are linked to unsolved crimes, and she is pulled into the police investigation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMatchMaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance (2020)
When a romance writer is murdered, matchmaker Angie Dove gets entangled in another case…and with Detective Kyle Cooper. Can they read between the lines to find the murderer?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Chronicle Mysteries: Helped to Death (2021)
Alex and Drew investigate a self help retreat and the controversial life coach who oversees it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Mystery 101: Dead Talk (2019)
Amy heads to Seattle to give a TEDTalk-style lecture. When a tech genius dies, Amy suspects foul play. When local cops shut her out, Travis joins forces with Amy to figure out whodunit.
Why it matches: Same series: Mystery 101 · both mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMystery 101: Deadly History (2021)
Amy and Travis travel to New York to investigate after Amy's uncle goes missing, and the initial clues make them fear the worst.
Why it matches: Same series: Mystery 101 · both mystery
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps (2018)
Billie Blessings has gone from beloved chef, restaurant owner, and morning show segment host to the prime suspect in a murder case when one of the executives at the network dies from poisoning.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Hailey Dean Mysteries: Deadly Estate (2017)
When Hailey helps her friend Pam sell her recently deceased parent’s estate, she becomes suspicious when Pam suddenly leaves town without notice. To make matters worse, Pam's boyfriend is the sudden victim of an accident and the man Hailey's dating, Assistant Medical Examiner Dr. Jonas McClellan, falls critically ill. Now Hailey must determine: Are all these events a coincidence?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHaunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C (2025)
Our favorite music teacher Gethsemane is back again along with her trusted ghost friend Eamon to solve the unexplained death of a sea captain.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder (2019)
When an old friend of New York Sentinel Crosswords editor Tess Harper is found murdered on the very day her puzzle includes his proposal of marriage, Tess unofficially teams up with Detective Logan O’Connor to find the killer.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCurious Caterer: Grilling Season (2023)
Caterer Goldy Berry reunites with detective Tom Schultz when a realtor is murdered. As they uncover personal and professional rivalries, they realize the culprit is closer than expected.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2026)
When a suspect in a forgery case is murdered and the prosecutor goes missing, Hannah and Chad must uncover how the two cases are connected and solve them in time for the trial.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Mystery 101: Killer Timing (2021)
An escaped serial killer and an attempt on Travis's life makes this their most dangerous case yet as Amy and Travis team up with his FBI agent ex to find the connection before it's too late.
Why it matches: Same series: Mystery 101 · both mystery
Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement (2024)
When an unusual handwritten letter arrives at Nelly’s office, she identifies the handwriting as belonging to her childhood friend Dahlia, claiming her boyfriend Blake is being unfaithful. Determined to help, Nelly wants some answers and rushes to Blake’s home only to find his dead body. When Dahlia becomes the prime suspect, the new, handsome Detective in town, Michael Hogan must work with Nelly to prove that her childhood friend is not the killer everyone believes her to be.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After (2021)
Following a shocking find in an old friend’s basement, TV host Billie Blessings works with new-to-town detective Tyrell Hunter to unearth a dark secret that threatens to unravel the lives of the most powerful people in her city.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind (2019)
Billie Blessings is drawn into a murder investigation when Katie Sanders, a former server at Blessings-turned TV star, becomes the focus when it’s discovered the victim was blackmailing her. Billie must sift through the mounting evidence – and list of suspects – to get to the truth and clear her friend’s name.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2026)
Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Cut, Color, Murder (2022)
When a beauty pageant creator is found dead, a savvy hairdresser works with a detective and risks everything to clear the names of those she loves.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder (2024)
When a student from Aurora's true crime literature class is found murdered outside the diner where she works, Aurora takes it upon herself to figure out the real culprit.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver (2020)
During her birthday celebration, Tess and Logan find themselves swept up in a world that isn't always what it seems when the headlining magician at the Magic Manor winds up dead.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMorning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu (2018)
Beloved cooking show host Billie Blessings finds herself in hot water when a dead body turns up in the car of one of her guests, a temperamental celebrity chef harboring dark secrets.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room (2015)
A sleuthing garage sale maven suspects foul play when her friend dies in an old house with a cursed reputation. Even though police evidence - and even webcam footage of the death – point to natural causes – this mysterious death in a cursed” home poised for multi-million dollar sale seems too coincidental. Putting her keen instincts to work, she examines a few key suspects. As she digs into this deadly mystery, she uncovers clues that bring her closer to the truth, and even put her own life in danger.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCrossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead (2021)
Tess gets invited to be a part of a popular game show, but when the host is unexpectedly murdered, she and Detective Logan O'Connor seek to uncover who was behind it all.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both mystery
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Mystery 101: An Education in Murder?
The closest matches to Mystery 101: An Education in Murder are Mystery 101: Words Can Kill (2019), Mystery 101 (2019) and Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Mystery 101: An Education in Murder?
People who watched Mystery 101: An Education in Murder most often go on to Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness (2019), Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder (2020) and Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2023).
What is the newest movie like Mystery 101: An Education in Murder?
Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Is Mystery 101: An Education in Murder part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to Mystery 101, which includes Mystery 101: Words Can Kill (2019), Mystery 101 (2019), Mystery 101: Playing Dead (2019) and Mystery 101: Dead Talk (2019).
Are there English movies like Mystery 101: An Education in Murder?
Yes: Mystery 101: Words Can Kill (2019), Mystery 101 (2019) and Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness (2019).
How are movies similar to Mystery 101: An Education in Murder chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Mystery 101: An Education in Murder, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.