Returning Victorian-set crime drama branded “unexpected gem” shares first look at new season

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The popular Victorian crime series *Miss Scarlet* is returning for a sixth season, and a sneak peek at the new episodes has just been released. Viewers have praised the show as a surprising and delightful find.

The popular series features Kate Phillips, known for her role in Peaky Blinders, as Eliza Scarlet, a detective solving mysteries in 1800s London.

The show, formerly known as *Miss Scarlet and the Duke* for its first four seasons, returned for season five with a new title earlier this year. This change followed the departure of Stuart Martin, who played Inspector William ‘The Duke’ Wellington, a childhood friend of the main character, after appearing in *Army of Thieves*.

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The new series will feature several familiar faces, including Tom Durant-Pritchard returning as DI Alexander Blake, Cathy Belton as Ivy, Paul Bazely as Clarence, Simon Ludders as Mr Potts, Tim Chipping as Detective Phelps, and Ansu Kabia as Moses.

The new season will feature some fresh faces, including Sam Buchanan as the young Detective George Willows and Grace Hogg-Robinson as Isabel Summers, a new member of the office staff.

Okay, so season six is shaping up to be interesting! It looks like Eliza and Blake are finally getting their relationship on track, but working together might be harder than they thought. We’ve also got Ivy and Potts figuring out married life, a new detective joining the team at Scotland Yard, and Nash… well, Nash is still causing trouble, even though he’s overseas. Basically, it’s going to be a wild ride!

Viewers on IMDb have consistently given the show positive reviews, with many calling it a surprising and delightful find. One fan praised its fresh take on a familiar genre, highlighting the detailed sets, beautiful costumes, and realistic historical atmosphere. While the final plot twist felt a bit forced to some, overall the writing was strong for this type of show, and Kate Phillips delivered an outstanding performance as the lead.

One viewer particularly loved the connection between the characters, especially William and Eliza. They felt the dialogue was excellent and the chemistry between the two was incredibly passionate – so much so that it felt electric to watch! While the mysteries were good, it was the relationships that truly made the series stand out.

Production on the latest series started in Belgrade, Serbia this February, and the new episodes are expected to air in the UK in 2026.

Miss Scarlet will return to U&Alibi in the UK in 2026.

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2025-10-15 02:19