PBS’ MASTERPIECE Mystery is back in 2022 with a brand-new season that offers a variety of mysteries for everyone. From cozy to gritty, British to period pieces, and even romantic mysteries, there’s something for every taste. Some shows are returning favorites, while others are making their debut.
If you’re curious about when your favorite mystery show returns or what new mysteries MASTERPIECE Mystery has lined up this year, here’s a complete list with premiere dates and how to watch.
MASTERPIECE will air seven different mysteries this season, and they all look incredible. We’re especially excited for the second season of Miss Scarlet and the Duke.
Based on the new trailer, it seems even better and more romantic than the first season. Without further ado, let’s dive into the MASTERPIECE Mystery 2022 lineup.
ENDEAVOUR, SEASON 8
The beloved British mystery series about Detective Constable Morse returns with three new episodes, starting Sunday, June 19, at 9/8c on PBS. You can also binge all three episodes on the PBS Passport streaming app from June 19. The final episode airs on July 3, 2022.
About Season 8
Season 8 picks up in February 1971, following the tragic events of season 7. It delves deeper into Morse’s character and his daily life as he tackles new complex cases and mends his friendship with his mentor, Fred Thursday.
Where to Watch
Catch the first seven seasons on PBS Passport, Prime Video, and the PBS Masterpiece Amazon channel.
Will There Be a Season 9 of Endeavour?
Yes, season 9 will be the final season, so enjoy it while it lasts.
GRANTCHESTER, SEASON 7
Grantchester returns with six new episodes airing Sundays at 9/8c on PBS from July 10 to August 14, 2022. They’ll also be available on PBS Passport.
About Season 7
Set in the summer of 1959, Will and Geordie continue to solve murders in their quaint English village. Expect romance, murder, and laughter, with wedding season adding extra excitement.
Where to Watch
You can watch earlier seasons on PBS Passport, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video (the first five seasons only).
GUILT, SEASON 2
Guilt is back with a second season of four new episodes premiering Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 9/8c on PBS. It will also be available on PBS Passport.
About Season 2
Two years after the first season, the show returns full of revenge and dark humor. New cast members include Phyllis Logan from Downton Abbey and Sara Vickers from Endeavour.
Where to Watch
Stream Season 1 on PBS Passport and the PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.
VAN DER VALK, SEASON 2
The gritty detective series returns with three new episodes airing Sundays from September 25 to October 9, 2022, at 9/8c on PBS. Also streamable on PBS Passport.
About Season 2
Marc Warren plays detective Piet Van der Valk, solving crimes in modern Amsterdam. The show has a political edge and some humor, distinct from the original.
Where to Watch
Stream Season 1 on PBS Passport and the PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.
MISS SCARLET AND THE DUKE, SEASON 2
This romantic period mystery returns with six new episodes on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 8/7c.
About Season 1
Follow private eye Eliza Scarlet as she solves crimes and occasionally flirts with her partner, Detective Inspector William “The Duke” Wellington.
About Season 2
Set in Victorian London, Eliza and The Duke continue their will-they-won’t-they relationship while solving cases. The new season promises to be just as fun and romantic as the first.
Where to Watch
Stream Season 1 on PBS Passport and the PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.
MAGPIE MURDERS
Debuting in the U.S. on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 9/8c on PBS, Magpie Murders features a gripping plot involving an editor who receives an unfinished manuscript that changes her life.
About Magpie Murders
Lesley Manville stars in this adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s bestselling novel, blending a modern timeline with the 1950s.
ANNIKA
Starring Nicola Walker, this new police procedural premieres Sunday, October 16, at 10/9c on PBS. All six episodes are already available on PBS Passport and the PBS Masterpiece Amazon Prime channel.
About Annika
The show follows the witty skipper of Glasgow’s Marine Homicide Unit as she deals with enigmatic cases and raising a rebellious teenager.
This year’s MASTERPIECE Mystery offers an exciting lineup that promises something for every mystery fan.
