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The Chelsea Detective

2022 – 2026 · 45m per ep · 12 · English · United Kingdom

Detective Inspector Max Arnold lives on a battered houseboat at the end of Cheyne Walk after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid. The son of a local bookshop owner, Max is a far cry from the affluent elite whose crimes he'll help solve along with D.C. Priya Shamsie.

6.3(350 reviews)

23.3051% popularity

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Details

First air date: Feb 7, 2022
Last air date: Aug 24, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 16
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, Germany
Network / platform: Acorn TV
Creator / showrunner: Peter Fincham
Certification: 12
Production companies: ZDF, BBC Studios, Acorn Media Enterprises, Expectation TV

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2022 · 4 episodes

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Cast

Adrian Scarborough

DI Max Arnold

Anamaria Marinca

Astrid Fischer

Peter Bankolé

DC Connor Pollock

Lucy Phelps

DC Jess Lombard

Sophie Stone

Ashley Wilton

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Reviews & ratings

6.3

350 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim6.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
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Sam Patel7.300000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee5.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong6.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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