Art Detectives

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2025-06-09

Last Air Date: 2025-07-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell

Networks: Acorn TV

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Top Cast

Stephen Moyer as DI Mick Palmer
Nina Singh as PC Shazia Malik
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

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pictures at an Exhibition (2025-06-09)

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.
Ep. 2: Dead & Buried (2025-06-09)

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.
Ep. 3: Warped (2025-06-16)

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.
Ep. 4: Noble Rot (2025-06-23)

At an exclusive wine tasting, host Raymond Bettane dies from a spiked drink. As the detectives question each of the guests, Mick makes a shocking discovery about Bettane's vintage wines.
Ep. 5: Ice Cold (2025-06-30)

An American millionaire who planned to donate his collection of Titanic memorabilia is found dead in his hotel room in Belfast. Discovering that the man was poisoned, Mick and Shazia suspect someone wanted to stop the donation.
Ep. 6: Final Bid (2025-07-07)

Mick's father, Ron, is taken hostage by a criminal gang for stealing a valuable painting from them-and Mick gets an ultimatum; he and Shazia must investigate the theft of a rare Chinese vase that has disappeared from a locked vault.