Series synopsis
The Good Ship Murder is a British mystery drama crime television series that premiered on 5 on October 13, 2023. It stars Shayne Ward, Catherine Tyldesley, Claire Sweeney and Geoffrey Breton.
Former police detective Jack Grayling, pursuing his dream of becoming a cabaret singer on a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship, investigates a series of murders on board with the help of the ship's first officer, Kate Woods.
Premise
Former police detective Jack Grayling, pursuing his dream of becoming a cabaret singer on a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship, investigates a series of murders on board with the help of the ship's first officer, Kate Woods.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shayne Ward as Jack Grayling
- Catherine Tyldesley as First Officer Kate Woods
- Claire Sweeney as Beverley Carnell
- Geoffrey Breton as Piers de Vreese
- Zak Douglas as Jamil Al-Rashid
- Kiza Deen as Frankie Johnson
- Ross Adams as Colin Smallwood
- Rebecca Hesketh-Smith as Cassie Grainger
Supporting cast
- Fergal Coghlan as Charlie York
- Jamie Laird as Harris Di Marco
- Thérèse Bradley as Freya Di Marco
- Vincenzo Nicoli as Roberto Di Marco
- Miriam Elwell-Sutton as Rebecca Di Marco
- Ben Boskovic as Ethan Di Marco
- Edward De Gaetano as Det. Francesco Ricci
- Manuel Cauchi as Luca Di Marco
- Lainy Boyle as Maria Southall
- Hayat Kamille as Layla Mahmood
- Umulisa Gahiga as Therese Cabrier
- Nikolai Tsankov as Yuval Goldmann
Guest cast
- Fergal Coghlan as Charlie York
- Jamie Laird as Harris Di Marco
- Thérèse Bradley as Freya Di Marco
- Vincenzo Nicoli as Roberto Di Marco
- Miriam Elwell-Sutton as Rebecca Di Marco
- Ben Boskovic as Ethan Di Marco
- Edward De Gaetano as Det. Francesco Ricci
- Manuel Cauchi as Luca Di Marco
- Lainy Boyle as Maria Southall
- Hayat Kamille as Layla Mahmood
- Umulisa Gahiga as Therese Cabrier
- Nikolai Tsankov as Yuval Goldmann
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 18, 2024 | December 18, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 8 | October 13, 2023 | December 1, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 7 | January 9, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 8 | December 27, 2025 | February 17, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas 2024: Dubrovnik The holiday season is off to a rocky start when the luxury ship's resident Santa falls ill, threatening to disappoint the passengers. Bev puts Jack in charge of finding a replacement Santa and his search leads him to Buddy, a veteran comedian in Dubrovnik, who seems like the perfect fit. However, unexpected events complicate Jack's plan, leaving everyone scrambling to save Christmas on board. |
December 18, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
La Rochelle Cruise singer Jack and First Officer Kate team up to solve a murder in La Rochelle. |
October 13, 2023 |
| 2 |
Lisbon When the husband of the world's number one crime writer dies in circumstances eerily similar to events in her own book, Jack and Kate must unravel the murderer's identity. |
October 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
Casablanca In Casablanca, the sun-drenched alleys and markets hide sinister secrets, and soon a charity helping street kids is mired in scandal and a murder has been committed. |
October 27, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rome Jack invites Kate for a romantic evening at the opera during their stop in Rome. However, the arrival of his estranged 18-year-old daughter, Mia, throws his plans into chaos. As Jack investigates the murder of an opera troupe member, the situation spirals out of control when Mia runs away with a suspect from the investigation. |
January 10, 2025 |
| 2 |
Gran Canaria Jack and Kate are still reeling from their fallout in Rome, each trying to suppress their growing feelings. Adding fuel to the fire, Piers steps into his new role as Staff Captain with calculated charm, hoping to rekindle his relationship with Kate. |
January 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Madeira Jack and Kate are drawn into the murder of a charismatic but ruthless vineyard owner and a tangled web of suspects, including his ex-wife, son, and new partner. |
January 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chrismas Special - Alicante After a passenger is murdered, the hunt for the truth leads deep into a web of deceit and desperation. And with Jack drawn back in by the mystery, will he also rekindle his romance with Kate? |
December 27, 2025 |
| 2 |
Cannes The ship docks in Cannes, where a rising star is murdered at a film premiere. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 3 |
Istanbul After a murder takes place onboard during a presentation by a renowned wellness guru, Jack is on the case - and the prime suspect is a disgruntled patient. |
January 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 13, 2023 |
| Last aired | February 17, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |