With the start of a new year, Miss Scarlet and the Duke will face new obstacles in the fourth season!
The critically acclaimed period crime drama has captivated audiences worldwide with its gripping storyline, impeccable performances, and stunning production design, which are set in Victorian London, making it enough of a reason for loyal fans to tune into streaming each new season that the creators have in store. As we know, Miss Scarlet and the Duke has become a must-watch series that has kept viewers on the edge of their seats since its inception!
So, if you are one of those who were eagerly awaiting news about the highly anticipated Season 4 release date, then don’t worry. We are here to fulfill your curiosity. Especially for you, we have compiled all the latest details about the dynamic duo’s new thrilling adventures. Here is everything we know so far about Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 4.
Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 4 Release Date: When will it premiere?
Mark your calendars!
The beloved duo of Victorian detectives will soon be gracing our television screens as the new season, which is all set to premiere on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 8/7c only on MASTERPIECE on PBS. The period crime television drama, which was created by Rachael New, will be followed immediately by the Season 4 premiere of All Creatures Great and Small at 9/8c. The official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle of MASTERPIECE also confirmed the release date, quote, “Victorian England’s number one problem-solving, crime-stopping private detective is officially back on MASTERPIECE Mystery! with an all-new season of #MissScarletPBS beginning Sunday, January 7. See you there.”
Take a look at the official post below:
Victorian England’s number one problem solving, crime stopping private detective is officially back on MASTERPIECE Mystery! with an all-new season of #MissScarletPBS beginning Sunday, January 7. See you there 🕵️♀️ pic.twitter.com/5QSVaFOANk
— MASTERPIECE | PBS (@masterpiecepbs) November 8, 2023
Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 4 Plot: What to expect?
According to the press release, the synopsis of the season reads as follows:
“In the new season, Kate Phillips (The Crown, Wolf Hall) and Stuart Martin (Jamestown, Crime) return as the titular will-they-won’t-they crime solvers. Eliza has taken over the business of Nash & Sons (not that he has any sons), and things are not going entirely smoothly, although help comes from some familiar sources. Outside of work, her relationship with William (The Duke) builds towards a looming decision that will shape both their lives.”
The cast and crew has also given some inside scoop about the series plotlines:
Rachael New (Creator/Writer/Executive Producer) stated, “Eliza’s got to decide: ‘Do I want to carry on in this kind of small business that I’m struggling with? Or do I want the weight and the clout of the most successful private detective agency in London behind me?’ That opens a box for her, like Pandora’s box.”
When Arabella broke things off with the Duke at the end of Season 3 by pointing out his obvious feelings for Eliza, it was a “sharp kind of slap in the face” for the curmudgeonly Detective Inspector, said New. But the question remains: “Is [it] going to make him wake up and smell the coffee and realize that, you know, is it time to do something about [his feelings for Eliza]?”
According to Kate Phillips, who plays Eliza, “There will be “more about Eliza and William’s history [and] how they came to be.” Plus, “There’ll definitely be some more fun characters for you to meet that are really great and you’ll just love them. And more sparring and back and forth than ever!” As for Eliza’s new job: “Nash & Sons allows her to meet lots of new people. She’s always looking to get one step ahead so the more people she meets, the more opportunities she has.”
Whereas Stuart Martin, who plays The Duke, says, “There’s a lot of revelations, a lot of the emotional stories are really pushed and tested,” Martin teased. “We get to see Eliza and Duke really move forward in their relationship.”
Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 4 Cast: Who will return?
The season will star Kate Phillips (The Crown, Peaky Blinders) and Stuart Martin (Jamestown, Army of Thieves) as the beloved duo of Eliza Scarlet and William “The Duke” Wellington, respectively.
In Season 4 we will also get to see Felix Scott (The Crown) as the devious Patrick Nash; Cathy Belton (Philomena) as the ever-kind and supportive Ivy Woods; Evan McCabe (Doctor Who) as the Duke’s unofficial mentee Detective Oliver Fitzroy; Simon Ludders (Bridgerton) as the high-strung Mr. Potts (though much less high strung around his love, Ivy); and Tim Chipping (EastEnders) as the tough and occasionally shifty Detective Phelps.
For this season, we will also get to see some new faces as the show will officially welcome a couple to the scene, which includes Paul Bazely (Black Mirror) and Curtis Kantsa (The Sandman). Details about their characters have not been disclosed and will be confirmed once the premiere date draws close to release. Finally, Miss Scarlet and The Duke is an Element 8 Entertainment production co-produced with Masterpiece in association with 87 Films, Other Mans Shoes, and Work in Progress.
Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 4 Episodes: Where to stream?
According to the press release, this season will include a total of 6 brand new episodes with an average runtime of 60 minutes, which will begin premiering every Sunday at 8/7c from January 7, 2024, to February 11, 2024. The official episode titles and their respective synopsis have also been published by the network, which gives some more insight into the season’s theme. The details are as follows:
Season 4 Episode 1: Elysium: Eliza teams up with Duke to investigate a burglary in a high-end brothel whose clients include important members of the British government.
Season 4 Episode 2: Six Feet Under: When a close friend of Mr. Potts is murdered, Eliza finds herself investigating the dark and macabre world of Victorian undertakers.
Season 4 Episode 3: Origins: The story of how it all began. It’s twelve years earlier and Duke and Eliza meet for the very first time.
Season 4 Episode 4: The Diamond Feather: Things are going well for Eliza until a familiar face shows up to question her role at Nash & Sons. Meanwhile, Duke receives an offer that brings their relationship to a crisis point.
Season 4 Episode 5: The Calling: Eliza and Nash are still struggling to work together when an explosive case takes them into a cutthroat industry where people will kill to keep their secrets.
Season 4 Episode 6: The Fugitive: Eliza is on the trail of a fugitive who is charged with murder. She must find him before the police do or risk losing everything.
In addition to this, for viewers who watch with PBS Passport, an added member benefit, all six episodes of Season 4 will be available to stream on January 7 at 8/7c. All three seasons of Miss Scarlet and The Duke are available now to watch on PBS Passport anytime. [PBS Passport viewing for this show is available in the U.S. and Canada.]
Take a look at the official trailer of Miss Scarlet and the Duke Season 4 below as it showcases that Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips) has taken over Nash & Sons (not that he has any sons), while her friendship with William “The Duke” Wellington (Stuart Martin) develops outside of business, leading to a choice that will change both their lives.
