Whether you’re a newcomer to the Thursday Murder Club, or have loved the foursome since their 2020 debut, Richard Osman’s wit and sensitivity will make you a close accomplice to all the Coopers Chase adventures in the series’ fourth instalment, The Last Devil To Die.

Forgers, fraudsters, and drug dealers have forced the restless retirees to spring straight back into action when an old friend has been shot, and a valuable package is now missing. Alternating perspectives not only force you to love the unconventional group and their counterparts, but also allow the unpredictable plot to unfurl seamlessly, revealing endless layers of secrecy, shock, and shame.

The intricate web of criminality, laced with the mundane struggles of Coopers Chase residents, is carefully constructed to focus more on character than plot, creating a homely atmosphere that is maintained by explicitly British references, humorous dialogue, and gossipy diary entries. While Osman’s persistent wit can upstage more sincere storylines, his delicate approach to life and loss feels more profound now than ever before.

Though Osman has claimed that he will be laying the series to rest while pursuing other projects, The Last Devil To Die provides a worthy and satisfying, if only temporary, conclusion to the gang’s antics.