TV series
The Chelsea Detective
2022–, English, on Acorn TV. Created by Peter 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.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 89 min
- Status
- Still running
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Chelsea Detective
The Chelsea Detective is streaming on BBC Player in India.
BBC Player Amazon ChannelAvailability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S4 E4: The Petrov Extension
Aired 24 August 2026
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Peter FinchamCreator
- Adrian ScarboroughDI Max Arnold · 16 ep
- Vanessa EmmeDS Layla Walsh · 16 ep
- Peter BankoléDC Connor Pollock · 16 ep
- Lucy PhelpsDC Jess Lombard · 16 ep
- Sophie StoneAshley Wilton · 16 ep
- Anamaria MarincaAstrid Fischer · 12 ep
- Frances BarberOlivia Arnold · 5 ep
- Sonita HenryDS Priya Shamsie · 4 ep
- Davood GhadamiNitin Shamsie · 4 ep
- Aiylah BhimaniPoppy Shamsie · 4 ep
- Cecilia AppiahPC Lana Appleby · 2 ep
- Kobe GoldePoppy Shamsie · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 February 2022
- Network
- Acorn TV
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Chelsea Detective: quick answers
Is The Chelsea Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Chelsea Detective are there?
The Chelsea Detective has 4 seasons and 16 episodes, about 89 minutes each.
Is The Chelsea Detective finished?
The Chelsea Detective is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The Chelsea Detective on?
The Chelsea Detective is streaming on BBC Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Chelsea Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Chelsea Detective yet.
What shows are like The Chelsea Detective?
If you liked The Chelsea Detective, try Under Salt Marsh, Signora Volpe, Agatha Christie's Marple.
Who created The Chelsea Detective?
The Chelsea Detective was created by Peter Fincham and stars Adrian Scarborough, Vanessa Emme, Peter Bankolé.