The Chelsea Detective – Series 3 – Release News
‘Adrian Scarborough is a national treasure…cosy SW1 crime series you’ll want to watch immediately… wrap yourself in its charms’
The Sunday Times
‘The always highly watchable Adrian Scarborough returns as DI Max Arnold’
The i Paper
★★★★
Daily Mail
★★★★
TV Times
‘A real must-watch… has all the ingredients for the perfect gritty murder mystery’
Radio Times
The third series sees the return of the fantastic cast, with Vanessa Emme (Bloodlands, Dublin Murders) as Max’s trusty partner DS Layla Walsh, alongside Sophie Stone (Shetland, Doctor Who), Lucy Phelps (Playing Nice, Grace), Peter Bankolé (Peaky Blinders, D.I. Ray), Anamaria Marinca (Fury, Deadline) and Frances Barber (Whitstable Pearl, Silk), the inimitable Alex Kingston (Doctor Who, ER) also guest stars.
DI Max Arnold (Scarborough) and his strong-willed partner DS Layla Walsh (Emme) investigate crimes that happen amidst Chelsea’s glossy façade. With four new murderous mysteries in their case files, the dynamic duo must investigate 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 stakes are higher than ever, and the pair must use every trick up their sleeves to bring these killers to justice, even if that means ruffling some feathers along the way.
But, while Max remains adept at solving crimes, things are far from straightforward in his personal life.. After all their ups and downs, Max and his estranged wife, Astrid (Marinca) attempt to revive their relationship with couples therapy. Will the pair be able to resolve their differences and rekindle their marriage?
For a thrilling detective drama guaranteed to entertain, treat yourself to a scenic tour of London’s most affluent borough with The Chelsea Detective, just make sure to keep your wits about you as these streets harbor the darkest of secrets.
