The Chelsea Detective

The Chelsea Detective

RETURNING3 Seasons12 Episodes6.3
NetworkAcorn TV
First AiredFeb 7, 2022
Last AiredApr 21, 2025
Created ByPeter Fincham

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.

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Cast

Adrian Scarborough
Adrian Scarborough
DI Max Arnold
V
Vanessa Emme
DS Layla Walsh
Anamaria Marinca
Anamaria Marinca
Astrid Fischer
Peter Bankolé
Peter Bankolé
DC Connor Pollock
L
Lucy Phelps
DC Jess Lombard
Sophie Stone
Sophie Stone
Ashley Wilton

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 12 episodes

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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.
Everyone Loves Chloe
E1Everyone Loves Chloe
Dec 19, 202489m6.8
Chloe Carmichael, former popstar and one-time darling of the tabloids, is found dead in her Chelsea mansion flat in the days leading up to Christmas. They first suspect a drug overdose, but forensics soon establishes that Chloe had been drowned in the bath. Max and the team must contend with a string of potential suspects, including her hard-bitten manager, a conniving journalist and a Tory MP. Each of them has a secret connecting them to Chloe, but who was it that killed her?
Deadlock
E2Deadlock
Apr 7, 202591m6.0
When a dead body is unearthed, Max and Layla race to identify the victim. Their investigation takes them from a city estate to the US embassy, where powerful forces stand in their way. They must use every trick up their sleeve to catch the killer.
Myths and Legends
E3Myths and Legends
Apr 14, 202588m5.8
After antiques dealer Niall Hammond is murdered in his shop, Max and Layla zero in on a rare precious coin he recently purchased. The detectives must decipher the truth as secrets and lies begin to emerge and suspects multiply.
For the Greater Good
E4For the Greater Good
Apr 21, 202590m5.8
A climate scientist is found dead in a stolen car's trunk. As detectives Max and Layla investigate, they uncover possible links to his upcoming conference speech and a complex web of deception.

About The Chelsea Detective

The Chelsea Detective is a crime, mystery series on Acorn TV. The show first aired on Feb 7, 2022 and currently has 3 seasons and 12 episodes. The Chelsea Detective has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 6.3/10 based on 68 votes. The cast includes Adrian Scarborough, Vanessa Emme, Anamaria Marinca, Peter Bankolé, Lucy Phelps. Created by Peter Fincham.

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