The first in a series of five movies (and counting), Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead follows Tess (Lacey Chabert), a crossword puzzle editor, and Logan (Brennan Elliott), a detective. When a man is found murdered at an art gallery with a crossword puzzle, Tess realizes there are clues hidden within the puzzles that may reveal the murderer. But Logan isn’t eager to accept help from a civilian. 

Mystery lovers and puzzle people, this series of movies was made for you. It’s produced by New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz, so the cruciverbal bona fides are legit. The chemistry between Chabert and Elliott is magnetic, and the puzzle-filled format will have you on the edge of your seat.