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Season 1 – Art Detectives

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Art-loving DI Mick Palmer and DC Shazia Malik work for Heritage Crime, the Met's smallest department-investigating murders and thefts in the shadowy world of art, antiquities, and priceless artefacts.
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Art Detectives — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Amy Amatangelo Tellyvisions Jul 25
Art Detectives is one of those glorious TV series that works on every level—as an episodic case of the week, as a buddy cop drama, as a simmering overarching mystery and as a compelling character study. Go to Full Review Margaret Lyons New York Times Jul 2
The fun here is in the episodic aspects, and “Art Detectives” has a good time in the worlds of, for example, wine fraud and Titanic collectibles. Go to Full Review Nina Metz Chicago Tribune Jun 11
3/4
Corruption and money laundering have long fueled the art world, and it’s fun to see a show put some of that intrigue center stage. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Nov 3
4/5
Palmer is an engaging eccentric in his red duffle coat, like Paddington Bear turned private eye. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Jun 12
While Art Detectives isn’t really doing anything revolutionary format-wise, Moyer’s charm and the art-centric themes to the crimes Palmer and Malik investigate does make this show stand out. Go to Full Review Maggie Lovitt Collider Jun 9
9/10
Art Detectives is one of the best British mysteries on Acorn TV in recent years, and its only shortcoming is the fact that it is only six episodes long. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D Aug 21 A little too formulaic and tries to shove in something in the final two episodes that isn't true to the series See more Stephanie T Jun 20 My husband does not like "dark" stories, and neither of us enjoys blood and guts, or the classic tortured protagonist. So Art Detectives is right up our alley. Mick Palmer is soft spoken, polite, smart, and not given to belligerence...he's more subtle than that. His new sidekick, Constable Malik, is also pleasant, smart, and happy to jump in with the significant questions when Palmer is perusing the room. We have watched just two episodes so far, and look forward to more. At this rate, we hope there will be more seasons to come. See more Homer Jun 10 This is so embarassing. The vampire guy is buffoon. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Moyer

DI Mick Palmer

Nina Singh

DC Shazia Malik

Emma Fielding

Olivia Mountford

Patrick Robinson

Sir Clifford Renwick

Pearce Quigley

Charlie Filton

Christopher Villiers

Lord Hugh Astleigh

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 9, 2025 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 9, 2025 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 16, 2025 Warped A music producer is battered to death in his studio and his rare rock memorabilia stolen; when the victim's collection is later found dumped in the river, Mick and Shazia question the killer's motive. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 23, 2025 Noble Rot 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 30, 2025 Ice Cold 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 7, 2025 Final Bid 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. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jennie Paddon, Declan Recks
Screenwriter
Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell, Emma Goodwin, Kitty Percy
Network
Acorn TV
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 9, 2025