'Binge-worthy' crime drama that viewers are 'missing out' on is now streaming
The quintessential British crime drama, The Chelsea Detective, is the brainchild of Peter Fincham and first made its debut on Acorn TV.
Each season consists of four episodes, with the murder mystery not being unravelled until the season finale.
The inaugural season kicked off in February 2022. The second season wrapped up in September 2023, paving the way for the third season's premiere in May.
Here's the lowdown on everything you need to know about the series, including plot summary, cast details, and audience reactions, reports Surrey Live.
The Chelsea Detective is currently airing on U&Drama
The Chelsea Detective features Gavin and Stacey's Adrian Scarborough as the tenacious detective, DI Max Arnold, who probes into murder cases in the affluent London borough of Chelsea.
"London's Chelsea neighbourhood is a beautiful borough for beautiful people, but it has a dark underside of deception, violence, greed and murder," the official synopsis teases.
"Bodies have a way of showing up, and things are rarely what they seem. DI Max Arnold and his partner, DS Priya Shamsie (Sonita Henry), must root out the truth and bring those responsible to justice, no matter their wealth or status."
After Priya's exit at the conclusion of the first season, DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme) makes her entrance as the latest lead character in the second season.
The series follows two detectives working in the London borough of Chelsea
The latest series features four new murder mysteries, including the suspicious death of a former popstar, the discovery of an ex-soldier's body in an allotment, the brutal murder of an antiques dealer and the peculiar case of a climate scientist found dead in a stolen car.
The stellar lineup includes Adrian, Priya, and Vanessa, with Peter Bankole as DC Connor Pollock, Lucy Phelps playing DC Jess Lombard, and Sophie Stone portraying Chief Forensics Officer Ashley Wilton.
The series also boasts performances from Fury's Anamaria Marinca, Silk's Frances Barber, and Doctor Who alum Alex Kingston.
Adrian Scarborough plays DI Max Arnold
Audiences are absolutely loving the show, with many flocking to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their joy.
"Only just discovering this a few nights ago, and I am really enjoying it. It's one of those shows that is relaxing, even though it is about murder etc. It just takes me away from all the noise that's going on in the world now," one person wrote.
"I think a lot of viewers are missing out on this, it should be on BBC or ITV," commented another, while someone else remarked: "The only problem with series 3 is there's not enough episodes. I love The Chelsea Detective. More please."
Another fan couldn't hide their enthusiasm, stating: "Great show! I'm on my third rewatch," and yet another chimed in with: "Brilliant series!!!!"
The Chelsea Detective is currently airing on U&Drama and streaming on U
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