---
title: "Miss Scarlet"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-scarlet-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 96450
imdb_id: "tt8270592"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 7
episodes_count: 36
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 117
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Miss Scarlet (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-scarlet-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Miss Scarlet is a television series that premiered in 2020. The show is a British-American period television crime drama created by Rachael New. It stars Kate Phillips as the title character, a Victorian era private detective. The series follows Eliza Scarlet as she continues her father's detective agency after his death. To operate in a male-dominated world, she needs a partner and teams up with a detective known as the Duke. The two strike up a mismatched and fiery relationship as they solve crime in 1880's London. The first series debuted on Alibi in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2020. The show has been released under the title Miss Scarlet and The Duke in series 1-4. The series features a cast including Cathy Belton, Simon Ludders, and Stuart Martin.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Victorian woman defies societal expectations to run her late father's detective agency in London."

### Why Watch
- strong lead character
- engaging period setting
- dynamic chemistry

### Caveats & Content Note
- features historical gender barriers
- Tone & Suitability: The series depicts crime and historical social challenges within 1880s London.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: period, investigative, witty, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ | KQED | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV | UKTV Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | iciTouTV, CBC Gem | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Series 1 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 30
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 15 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 15 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Rachael New
- **Networks / Studios**: U&Alibi

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kate Phillips** as *Eliza Scarlet*
- **Cathy Belton** as *Ivy Woods*
- **Stuart Martin** as *William Wellington*
- **Ansu Kabia** as *Moses Valentine*
- **Simon Ludders** as *Mr. Potts*
- **Tim Chipping** as *Detective Phelps*
- **Evan McCabe** as *Detective Fitzroy*
- **Tom Durant-Pritchard** as *Inspector Alexander Blake*
- **Paul Bazely** as *Clarence*
- **Felix Scott** as *Patrick Nash*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the series?
The show is set in 1880s London.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Eliza Scarlet.

### Q: Why does Eliza start a detective agency?
She decides to continue her late father's work after he leaves her penniless.

### Q: Who does Eliza partner with?
She partners with a detective known as the Duke.

### Q: What is the relationship between Eliza and the Duke?
They share a mismatched and fiery relationship while solving crimes together.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Miss Mississippi - Home](https://www.miss-mississippi.com/)
- [Miss Scarlet (TV Series 2020-2027) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8270592/)
- [MISS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miss)
- [Miss Scarlet and The Duke - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Scarlet_and_The_Duke)
- [MISS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/miss)
- [Ms. vs. Mrs. vs. Miss | Difference & Pronunciation - Scribbr](https://www.scribbr.com/effective-communication/ms-mrs-miss/)

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