Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University

After averting a doomsday in Dallas, the siblings find themselves in a new timeline — where a far worse apocalypse awaits.

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

The American crime drama mystery miniseries falls short of providing a satisfying conclusion to the beloved series.

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Teenage detective Stevie Bell returns in Maureen Johnson’s latest young adult murder mystery, which brings a newly diverse voice its classic predecessors lacked.

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

This story of sylvan sleuths told by CollegeHumor alumni appeals to both Dungeons and Dragons fans and whodunit fans by creatively blending the two.

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

The premise of Lucy Foley’s latest thriller novel is pretty similar to Agatha Christie’s most famous mystery book.

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Strong lead performances from Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae make up for the weaknesses in this rom-com murder caper’s script.

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Rian Johnson’s latest film uses an unconventional whodunnit to look at contemporary issues.

Carli Moses, Union University

The Netflix original is predictable, in all the wrong ways.

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

The delivered packages give you clues, documents, artifacts and even audio clips so real you might forget it’s all a game.