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The Chelsea Detective

6.420224 seasonsTV SeriesCrimeMystery

Detective Inspector Max Arnold lives on a battered houseboat at the end of Cheyne Walk after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid. The son of a local bookshop owner, Max is a far cry from the affluent elite whose crimes he'll help solve along with D.C. Priya Shamsie.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Death on the Aether
Aug 3, 2026 6.8
E2
The 13th Earl
Aug 10, 2026 6.0
E3
Beauty Costs
Aug 17, 2026 6.0
E4
The Petrov Extension
Aug 24, 2026 5.5

Cast

ASAdrian Scarborough
Adrian Scarborough
DI Max Arnold
VE
Vanessa Emme
DS Layla Walsh
PBPeter Bankolé
Peter Bankolé
DC Connor Pollock
LPLucy Phelps
Lucy Phelps
DC Jess Lombard
SSSophie Stone
Sophie Stone
Ashley Wilton

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The Chelsea Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Chelsea Detective?

The Chelsea Detective is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Acorn TV and AcornTV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Chelsea Detective on Netflix?

No, The Chelsea Detective is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Acorn TV.

Is The Chelsea Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Chelsea Detective is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Chelsea Detective for free?

The Chelsea Detective is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

How many seasons does The Chelsea Detective have?

The Chelsea Detective has 4 seasons so far.

Are all episodes of The Chelsea Detective out yet?

The 4 released seasons of The Chelsea Detective are complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 5 of The Chelsea Detective?

A Season 5 of The Chelsea Detective hasn't been officially confirmed yet.