A new feature film adaptation is in development from Universal Pictures.
Angela Lansbury was nominated for 12 Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Jessica Fletcher and won four Golden Globes. Murder, She Wrote
It is considered a cornerstone of the television "cozy mystery" genre, influencing shows like Monk and Only Murders in the Building . Reboot Movie News (As of April 2026) A new feature film adaptation is in development
One of the most successful and long-running series in TV history, averaging roughly 26 million viewers per week during its prime Reboot Movie News (As of April 2026) One
" Murder, She Wrote " is an iconic American crime drama series that aired for 12 seasons (264 episodes) from September 1984 to May 1996 on CBS . The show followed the life of Jessica Fletcher, a sharp-witted mystery novelist and amateur detective based in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine, played by the late Angela Lansbury. Starring: Angela Lansbury (Jessica Fletcher)
Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson, and William Link