Series synopsis
Art Detectives is an American crime drama television series that premiered on Acorn TV on June 9, 2025. It was created by Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell. It stars Stephen Moyer and Nina Singh.
In the Metropolitan Police's smallest department, the Heritage Crime Unit, an art-loving detective tackles cases connected to the world of art, antiques, collectibles and cultural heritage.
Premise
In the Metropolitan Police's smallest department, the Heritage Crime Unit, an art-loving detective tackles cases connected to the world of art, antiques, collectibles and cultural heritage.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephen Moyer as DI Mick Palmer
- Nina Singh as PC Shazia Malik
Guest cast
- Sarah Alexander as Rosa Conaghan
- Larry Lamb as Ron Palmer
- Christopher Villiers as Lord Hugh Astleigh
- Michelle Connolly as Lady Arabella Astleigh
- Michael Condron as DI Hollis
- Laoise Sweeney as Helena McGuigan
- Joe Barber as Dunstan Fisher
- Adrian Wheeler as Jeff Fisher
- Ami Okumura Jones as Dr Naoko Yoshida
- Matthew Christmas as Francis Crozier
- Barry John Kinsella as Brendan Kennedy
- Steven Calvert as Derek
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 9, 2025 | July 7, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pictures at an Exhibition When an art historian is found murdered in his home, DI Mick Palmer and DC Shazia Malik are sent to investigate. As they dig into the case, they uncover a vandalized painting, sabotaged security footage, and a dark family secret. |
June 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Dead & Buried The detectives look into the discovery of a gold Viking hoard stolen from a prehistoric burial chamber. After the site is reopened, they unearth a series of secrets and betrayals leading to a thousand-year-old cover-up. |
June 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
Warped A music producer is battered to death in his studio and his rare rock memorabilia stolen. But when the victim's collection is later found dumped in the river, Mick and Shazia question the killer's motive. |
June 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Acorn TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 7, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday |