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The Chelsea Detective

  • 2022 –2026
  • Returning series
  • 12

★ 6.4 TMDB Rating · 72 votes

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.

Created by
Peter Fincham
Seasons
4
Episodes
16
First aired
Feb 7, 2022
Networks
Acorn TV
Original language
English
Origin
United Kingdom

Cast of The Chelsea Detective

  • Portrait of Adrian Scarborough

    Adrian Scarborough

    DI Max Arnold

  • Vanessa Emme

    DS Layla Walsh

  • Portrait of Peter Bankolé

    Peter Bankolé

    DC Connor Pollock

  • Portrait of Lucy Phelps

    Lucy Phelps

    DC Jess Lombard

  • Portrait of Sophie Stone

    Sophie Stone

    Ashley Wilton

Where to Stream The Chelsea Detective by Country

United States
Streaming on Prime Video, Acorn TV, Spectrum On DemandRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Sky Go, Acorn TV, Channel 4Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
India
Streaming on BBC Player Amazon Channel
Canada
Streaming on Acorn TV, HooplaRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
Streaming on BINGE, Foxtel Now, Acorn TVRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV

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Seasons

  • Poster for Season 1 of The Chelsea Detective

    Season 1

    Feb 7, 2022

    4 episodes

  • Poster for Season 2 of The Chelsea Detective

    Season 2

    Aug 28, 2023

    4 episodes

  • Poster for Season 3 of The Chelsea Detective

    Season 3

    Dec 19, 2024

    4 episodes

    Season 3 finds Max and Layla investigating the discovery of an ex-soldier’s body in an allotment, the brutal murder of an antiques dealer, and the mysterious case of a climate scientist found dead in a stolen car. But, while Max remains adept at solving crimes, things are far from straightforward at home. After all their ups and downs, Max and his estranged wife, Astrid are now trying couples therapy in a bid to revive their relationship and unpack where it all went wrong for them.

  • Poster for Season 4 of The Chelsea Detective

    Season 4

    Aug 3, 2026

    4 episodes

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