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Miss Scarlet 2020

“London's greatest investigator has arrived.”

★ 7.3/10 · 117 votes TV-PG DramaMysteryCrime 7 seasons · 36 eps Returning Series
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What is Miss Scarlet?

Miss Scarlet is a television series that premiered in 2020. The show is a British-American period television crime drama created by Rachael New.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
36
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Mar 31, 2020
Last aired
Feb 15, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
U&Alibi
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
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Overview

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.

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Should you watch it?

“A Victorian woman defies societal expectations to run her late father's detective agency in London.”

Reasons to watch
  • strong lead character
  • engaging period setting
  • dynamic chemistry
Keep in mind
  • features historical gender barriers

Watch it if you enjoy period mysteries featuring determined protagonists and investigative partnerships.

The series depicts crime and historical social challenges within 1880s London.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Season 5 · 6 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the series?

The show is set in 1880s London.

Who is the main character?

The main character is Eliza Scarlet.

Why does Eliza start a detective agency?

She decides to continue her late father's work after he leaves her penniless.

Who does Eliza partner with?

She partners with a detective known as the Duke.

What is the relationship between Eliza and the Duke?

They share a mismatched and fiery relationship while solving crimes together.