Netflix Developing 'Such A Lovely Family' Drama Series Based on Book

The series is based on Aggie Blum Thompson's mystery thriller novel and comes from writer Addison McQuigg and Kapital Entertainment.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Netflix has put in development a new drama series titled "Such A Lovely Family Drama" that is based on Aggie Blum Thompson's mystery thriller novel. The series will be written by Addison McQuigg and produced by McQuigg and Aaron Kaplan's Kapital Entertainment. The story follows a cold-blooded murder that is committed during one of Washington's hottest annual parties, with everyone in the deceased's "lovely" family having a secret and a motive.

Why it matters

This new Netflix drama series represents the continued growth of the streaming platform's original programming, particularly in the mystery and thriller genres. The involvement of experienced writer Addison McQuigg and production company Kapital Entertainment also suggests the series will have strong creative talent behind it.

The details

The "Such A Lovely Family Drama" series is based on Aggie Blum Thompson's mystery thriller novel of the same name. Writer Addison McQuigg, known for his work on shows like "Cruel Summer" and "Animal Kingdom", will pen the series. McQuigg and Thompson will executive produce alongside Aaron Kaplan through Kapital Entertainment, which is also serving as the studio. The story follows a murder that takes place during a high-profile Washington, D.C. party, with each member of the victim's family having a potential motive and secret.

  • The series is currently in development at Netflix.

The players

Addison McQuigg

An experienced television writer and producer known for his work on shows like "Cruel Summer", "Animal Kingdom", and "Bloodline". He is writing the "Such A Lovely Family Drama" series for Netflix.

Aggie Blum Thompson

The author of the mystery thriller novel "Such A Lovely Family", which is the basis for the new Netflix series. Thompson was previously a crime reporter for The Boston Globe and The Washington Post before turning to fiction writing.

Aaron Kaplan

The founder of production company Kapital Entertainment, which is developing the "Such A Lovely Family Drama" series for Netflix alongside writer Addison McQuigg.

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What’s next

The series is currently in development at Netflix, with no announced timeline for production or release.

The takeaway

The development of "Such A Lovely Family Drama" at Netflix demonstrates the platform's continued investment in original mystery and thriller programming, leveraging the talents of experienced writers and producers to bring compelling stories to life.