Miss Scarlet (2020)

A sharp-witted Victorian detective drama following London's first female private investigator as she navigates crime, society, and an unlikely partnership.

Miss Scarlet - Series Information

  • Original Title: Miss Scarlet
  • First Air Year: 2020
  • Last Air Year: 2025
  • Created by: Rachael New
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
  • Content Rating (US): TV-PG
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 7
  • Number of Episodes: 36
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: March 31, 2020 (United States - TV-PG), March 31, 2020 (Canada - PG), March 31, 2020 (United Kingdom - 15), March 31, 2020 (Germany - 16), March 31, 2020 (France - 18), March 31, 2020 (Brazil - 14), March 31, 2020 (Spain - 16), March 31, 2020 (South Korea - 15)
  • Networks: U&Alibi
  • Alternative Titles: 미스스칼렛의 사건 일지 (KR), Miss Scarlet and The Duke (UK), دوشیزه اسکارلت و دوک (IR), Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece (US), 緋紅神探 (TW), מיס סקארלט והדוכס (IL)
  • Production Companies: A+E Networks International, Element 8 Entertainment, 87 Films, Bandidos Yanquis
  • Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

Miss Scarlet - Plot

When Eliza Scarlet's father dies, he leaves her penniless, but she resolves to continue his detective agency. To operate in a male-dominated world, though, she needs a partner... step forward a detective known as the Duke. Eliza and The Duke strike up a mismatched, fiery relationship as they team up to solve crime in the murkiest depths of 1880's London.

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Miss Scarlet - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Rachael New

Main Cast

  • Kate Phillips
  • Cathy Belton
  • Stuart Martin
  • Ansu Kabia
  • Simon Ludders
  • Tim Chipping
  • Evan McCabe
  • Tom Durant-Pritchard
  • Paul Bazely
  • Felix Scott

Writers

  • Rachael New
  • Ben Edwards

Executive Producers

  • Ben Edwards

Miss Scarlet - FAQs

What is Miss Scarlet about?

Miss Scarlet follows Eliza Scarlet, a sharp and determined woman who inherits her father's detective agency in 1880s London. Navigating a male-dominated world, she partners with a roguish detective known as the Duke to solve crimes in Victorian London's shadiest corners.

Who are the main actors in Miss Scarlet?

The series stars Kate Phillips as Eliza Scarlet and Stuart Martin as William Wellington, known as the Duke. The supporting cast includes Cathy Belton, Ansu Kabia, Simon Ludders, Tim Chipping, Evan McCabe, Tom Durant-Pritchard, Paul Bazely, and Felix Scott.

Is Miss Scarlet based on a true story?

Miss Scarlet is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional drama created by Rachael New, set in Victorian London. While the series draws on the historical realities of gender inequality in 1880s Britain, Eliza Scarlet and her cases are entirely fictional creations.

How many seasons does Miss Scarlet have?

Miss Scarlet has 7 seasons, comprising 36 episodes in total. Each main series consists of 6 episodes. The show first aired in 2020 and is currently a returning series, with Season 7 in production as of the latest available information.

Where can you watch Miss Scarlet?

Miss Scarlet is available to stream on platforms including YouTube TV and PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home, or watched with ads on KQED. Check JustWatch for current regional availability.

Is Miss Scarlet worth watching?

Miss Scarlet has earned strong praise from audiences and critics alike for its charming lead performance by Kate Phillips, witty writing, and atmospheric Victorian setting. Fans of period mystery dramas such as Call the Midwife or The Paradise will find it an engaging and consistently entertaining watch.

When did Miss Scarlet first air?

Miss Scarlet first aired on March 31, 2020, with simultaneous releases in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Brazil, Spain, and South Korea. In the US it carries a TV-PG rating and aired under the extended title Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece.

Is Miss Scarlet cancelled or renewed?

Miss Scarlet has not been cancelled. The series holds a Returning Series status and is currently in production. Season 7 has been confirmed, continuing Eliza Scarlet's adventures in Victorian London, making it one of the longer-running British period mystery dramas of recent years.

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