Murder in a Small Town Hits No. 3 on Netflix US
Two days after its Netflix arrival, Murder in a Small Town ranks as the No. 3 TV show in the US, behind Wonka's The Golden Ticket and A Different World.
Murder in a Small Town has become the No. 3 TV show on Netflix in the US just two days after its arrival, according to data from October 1, 2026. The series reached the streamer's Top 10 and outpaced several Netflix originals, including Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and The Gentlemen.
It still finished behind two titles: Wonka's The Golden Ticket and the revival of A Different World.
The show is based on L.R. Wright's nine-book novel series and stars Rossif Sutherland as Karl Alberg, a police chief in Gibsons, British Columbia. Season 1 consists of eight episodes, while season 2 has 10, bringing the total to 18 episodes. The series holds a 70% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Season 3 has been confirmed and filming has wrapped. It will be part of Fox's midseason lineup, expected to air sometime in 2027.
Quick answers
What rank did Murder in a Small Town reach on Netflix?
It became the No. 3 TV show in the US two days after its arrival, according to data from October 1, 2026.
What is Murder in a Small Town based on?
It is based on L.R. Wright's nine-book novel series.
Will there be a Season 3?
Yes, Season 3 has been confirmed and filming has wrapped. It is expected to air on Fox in 2027.