'Miss Scarlet' to Return for Season 5 Without a Major Character
Fans of Miss Scarlet and the Duke are experiencing mixed emotions over news that came out about the show on Leap Day this year. While the show has been picked up for a fifth season, it will going on without one of its titular characters, The Duke (Stuart Martin)!
Going forward, the show has been retitled, Miss Scarlet with Kate Phillips returning as the Victorian-era sleuth.
What is Miss Scarlet and the Duke about?
Miss Scarlet and the Duke follows the headstrong Miss Scarlet (Phillips) who sets off to be the first female private detective when she decides to take over her father's business after he unexpectedly dies. To find cases and clients, she snoops in on the cases her childhood friend, William "The Duke" Wellington (Martin), a police detective, is working on.
What time period does Miss Scarlet and the Duke take place?
Miss Scarlet and the Duke takes place in the late 19th century.
Where does Miss Scarlet and the Duke take place?
Miss Scarlet and the Duke is set in Victoria-era London.
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Why is William called "The Duke"?
William's co-workers at Scotland Yard nicknamed him "The Duke" because of his last name, Wellington—as in the Duke of Wellington.
Why is The Duke not returning?
It's unclear if the decision to have Miss Scarlet go it alone was a creative one or a business one. Both stars and the series creator have offered veiled comments on show's new direction.
Stuart Martin who plays The Duke says, “It has been such an incredible joy to bring Duke to life through Rachael’s beautiful, brilliant writing, and to get to play him for the past four years. But it felt like the time was right for Scarlet to explore new stories and challenges for now, as the show continues to grow and evolve. I will miss working with my amazing partner in crime Kate and the rest of our brilliant family and team, but I’m excited to continue following Eliza and her escapades as a huge fan and newly enrolled Scarleteer!”
Kate Phillips says, “I will miss working with my pal Stu every day, and know Eliza will miss her Duke, but I think the best is yet to come for her. I can’t wait for fans to see what we have in store for Season 5.”
Series creator Rachael New says, “We will miss our Duke but there is so much in store for Eliza—new crimes, new friends, new foes and new romance. We will be keeping her very busy!”
Will it still be called Miss Scarlet and the Duke?
No. The show will be simply be called Miss Scarlet for Season 5.
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Who will return for the fifth season of Miss Scarlet?
Miss Scarlet will welcome back many cast members from previous seasons, including Evan McCabe as Detective Fitzroy, Cathy Belton as Ivy, Felix Scott as Patrick Nash, Paul Bazely as Clarence, Simon Ludders as Mr. Potts and Tim Chipping as Detective Phelps.
When did Season 4 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke premiere?
Miss Scarlet and The Duke premiered on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on MASTERPIECE Mystery! on PBS.
How can I watch the first four seasons of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?
If you have a subscription to PBS Passport or PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel, you can watch there. You can also purchase episodes on Apple TV. iTunes, Vudu, and more. You can join PBS Passport for as little as $5/month (and it helps out your local PBS station). The show is also available to purchase on DVD or Blu-Ray.
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Meet the Miss Scarlet cast
Kate Phillips (Eliza Scarlet)
Eliza is a smart, determined, independent woman. Upon her father's death, her choices in life (in that era) are either to get married or find a way to support herself. She chooses the latter.
Phillips has appeared in The Crown, Wolf Hall and Peaky Blinders.
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Felix Scott (Patrick Nash)
Last season, Nash ran a rival detective agency but was so impressed with Eliza's skills that he hoped to poach her for his firm. At the end of season 3, he offers Eliza a job running the London office of his detective agency. The handsome detective might prove to be competition for The Duke!
Scott has appeared as Buzz Aldrin on The Crown and has guest starred on series such as Doc Martin, No Offence, and Wolf Hall.
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Evan McCabe (Detective Oliver Fitzroy)
The Duke is charged with mentoring the new detective who seems better suited for a book club than a billy club.
McCabe has previously appeared on Doctor Who and Berlin Station.
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Cathy Belton (Ivy)
Ivy is Eliza's housekeeper and essentially her substitute mother. She doles out advice whenever Eliza seeks it and tries to teach her to cook and sew (with no avail).
Simon Ludders (Mr. Potts)
Mr. Potts is the town coroner who finds Eliza to be a thorn in his side. Now that he is calling on Ivy, he has been more tolerant of Miss Scarlet's intrusions into his morgue.
How many episodes are there of Miss Scarlet?
Each season of Miss Scarlet has six episodes for a total of 24 episodes across the four seasons.
Will there be a Season 6 of Miss Scarlet?
No official word yet if there will be a Season 6 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke but check back here for updates!
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