Watch the trailer for the new romantic mystery series, Miss Scarlet and the Duke, featuring Kate Phillips from The Crown.
If you’re a fan of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, you’ll want to check out this new show. Miss Scarlet and the Duke is an upcoming romantic period drama set in Victorian times, featuring a sizzling “will they/won’t they” romance, captivating mysteries, and some sharp-witted feminism. Fortunately, you won’t have to wait long. The six-part Irish series will premiere on Masterpiece on PBS in Fall 2020.
With the recent announcement by A+E International, here’s what we know so far about this exciting new series.
Synopsis of Miss Scarlet and the Duke
Produced by A+E Networks International and Element 8 Entertainment, Miss Scarlet and the Duke is the creation of Grantchester writer Rachael New, who also serves as the Executive Producer. Irish director Declan O’Dwyer directed all six episodes, with most filming taking place in Dublin.
The series is set in 19th century London and follows Eliza, Britain’s first female private detective. After her father’s death leaves her without money, her only option for financial security seems to be marriage. However, Eliza is determined to take a different path. She decides to take over her father’s private detective agency. Although she knows the ins and outs of detective work, she faces challenges in a male-dominated field. She teams up with Detective Inspector William Wellington of Scotland Yard, known as “The Duke.” Played by Stuart Martin, The Duke is a drinker, gambler, and womanizer. Together, Eliza and The Duke navigate a fiery partnership filled with tension as they solve crimes in the gritty parts of 1880s London.
Meet the Cast
The series stars Kate Phillips, known for her roles in The Crown, Peaky Blinders, and Downton Abbey, as Eliza Scarlet. Stuart Martin plays the intriguing Duke, William Wellington. The supporting cast includes Ansu Kabia, Kevin Doyle, Andrew Gower, Danny Midwinter, and Cathy Belton.
When and Where to Watch
In addition to airing on PBS’s Masterpiece, the series premiered on Alibi in the UK and is set to air on Seven Network in Australia, CBC in Canada, and Lightbox in New Zealand. The series premiered on March 31, 2020, and will debut in the United States in January 2021 during PBS Masterpiece’s 50th-anniversary celebration. The series is currently available to watch on PBS Passport.
Miss Scarlet and the Duke Trailer
The trailer gives a glimpse of the chemistry between Eliza and The Duke, highlighting her role as a clever and independent detective and his brooding intensity. Fans of period crime dramas like Miss Fisher, Mick St. John, Scully and Mulder, or Margaret Hale and Mr. Thornton will find a compelling new duo in Eliza and The Duke. The romance between them promises to be an intellectual and passionate adventure.
Overall, with its high production quality, talented cast and crew, and intriguing premise, Miss Scarlet and the Duke looks like it could be a standout romantic mystery series. We hope it lives up to the trailer’s promise, as it has quickly become one of the most anticipated series of 2020.
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