Queens of Mystery Series 1 DVD

Queens of Mystery Series 1 is a PAL television release following Detective Sergeant Matilda Stone and her crime-writing aunts as they investigate murders in Wildemarsh. The listing gives a 4-hour-and-30-minute runtime, with English audio specified as Dolby Digital 5.1 in the product details.

At a glance

Follows a newly promoted detective sergeant working cases alongside her three crime-writing aunts.
The listed runtime is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Customer feedback describes the series as quirky and entertaining, while reactions to the plot are mixed.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£22.35~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Often bought together

Queens of Mystery: Series 2

£15.70

The Marlow Murder Club: Series 3

£14.99

Pros and cons

Pros

Combines murder investigations with a recurring family dynamic between Matilda and her three aunts.
English audio is listed, with Dolby Digital 5.1 specified in the product details.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Release and playback
Format	PAL
Genre	Television
Language	English
Audio	English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Runtime	4 hours and 30 minutes
Aspect ratio	Unknown

Credits and release details
Actors	Andrew Leung, Julie Graham, Martin Trenaman, Sarah Woodward, Siobhan Redmond
Director	Ian Emes, Jamie Magnus Stone, Theresa Varga
Studio	Acorn
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Release date	29 Nov. 2021

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	19 x 13.5 x 1.4 cm; 80 g

What to know before buying

The listing gives English as the language in one place and English (Dolby Digital 5.1) in another. The aspect ratio is listed as Unknown, so confirm audio and picture details if these are important to your setup.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for a quirky English mystery series with recurring characters and crime-writing relatives.
Buyers wanting a PAL-format release with a listed runtime of 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed aspect ratio before purchasing.

Queens of Mystery Series 1 DVD · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 509 ratings

5 stars57%57%
4 stars19%19%
3 stars13%13%
2 stars5%5%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback highlights the series' quirky entertainment, English humour, mystery elements, acting and characters. Reactions to the plot and overall enjoyment are mixed, with some finding the story good and others considering it unlikely. That makes it a better fit for viewers open to a whimsical mystery than for those seeking tightly plausible plotting. The listing describes the premise and runtime, but those details do not resolve the differing plot preferences.

Positive themes

Customers describe the series as quirky and entertaining, and report enjoying its mystery elements, acting and characters.

Mixed feedback

Customer reactions to the plot vary, with some finding it good and others considering it unlikely.

Frequently asked questions

What is Queens of Mystery Series 1 about?

The listing describes Detective Sergeant Matilda Stone and her three crime-writing aunts solving murders in the English region of Wildemarsh, alongside the unresolved disappearance of Matilda's mother.

How long is the listed runtime?

The runtime is listed as 4 hours and 30 minutes.

What audio and picture details are provided?

The listing specifies English audio and gives English (Dolby Digital 5.1) in the product details. The aspect ratio is listed as Unknown.