The Chelsea Detective
Seen it?2022 | 4 seasons | Crime, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 315K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
Season 12022 · 4 episodes · 5.7 out of 10Monday- Season 22023 · 4 episodes · 5.4 out of 10Monday
- Season 32024 · 4 episodes · 5.4 out of 10Monday
- Season 42026 · 4 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Peter Fincham
- Adrian ScarboroughDI Max Arnold
- Vanessa EmmeDS Layla Walsh
- Peter BankoléDC Connor Pollock
- Lucy PhelpsDC Jess Lombard
- Sophie StoneAshley Wilton