'Miss Scarlet and the Duke' Is Back for Season 3

The Victorian-era crime drama returns for season 3 on PBS.

Fans of period shows like Sanditon, Midsomer Murders and Hotel Portofino are likely also fans of Miss Scarlet and the Duke, a Victorian-era crime drama that airs on PBS Masterpiece. Season 2 premiered in and PBS has already announced that season 3 is coming very soon!

Here's everything we know so far about season 3 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke.

What is Miss Scarlet and the Duke about?

Miss Scarlet and the Duke follows the headstrong Miss Scarlet (Kate 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 (Stuart Martin), a police detective, is working on.

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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.

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.

When will season 3 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke premiere?

Set a reminder! Miss Scarlet and the Duke season 3 will premiere Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS Masterpiece.

How can I watch season 3 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke before it premieres on PBS?

If you have a subscription to PBS Passport or PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel, you're in luck! Season 3 dropped on the streaming sites on Nov. 24! You can join PBS Passport for as little as $5/month (and it helps out your local PBS station).

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Who's in the cast of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

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.

Stuart Martin (William "The Duke" Wellington)

William is a Detective Inspector with Scotland Yard. He has known Eliza since childhood and they even shared a kiss once—a long time ago. He always felt Eliza's father, Henry (Kevin Doyle), was a mentor to him.

Martin is probably best known for his role as Silas Sharrow in the BBC series, Jamestown and Netflix's Army of Thieves.

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Ansu Kabia (Moses)

In the beginning, Moses is a bit of a shady ne'er-do-well who causes some trouble for Eliza when she first starts out. Since then, he has actually become an ally to her with his connections to the seedy underground of London.

Kabia has appeared in the feature film Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw, Netflix's I May Destroy You, and The Long Song on PBS Masterpiece.

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.

Felix Scott (Patrick Nash)

Nash runs a rival detective agency but is so impressed with Eliza's skills that he hopes to poach her for his firm. The handsome detective might prove to be competition for The Duke!

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 (Barnabus Potts)

Mr. Potts is the coroner who finds Eliza to be a thorn in his side, but has taken a shine to Ivy. She and Mr. Potts began a courtship at the end of season 2.

What happened in season 1 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

The first season of Miss Scarlet and the Duke finds Eliza Scarlet in a predicament—her father has unexpectedly died, leaving Eliza without any sort of financial security. Choices for a single female in 19th century England are few and far between and Eliza isn't keen on a marriage of convenience. Independent and headstrong, she decides to take over her late father's detective agency. She calls on William, her childhood friend and Scotland Yard Detective Inspector, to give her leads on cases. He's reluctant to help her, so she steals some cases from his office. At first furious, William is quickly impressed by Eliza's detective skills.

What happened in season 2 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

Season 2 is filled with all sorts of interesting mysteries to follow including a missing persons case, stolen artwork, medical blackmail, and even one where Eliza is the prime suspect!

How many episodes are there of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

Each season of Miss Scarlet and the Duke has six episodes for a total of 18 episodes across the three seasons.

Will there be a season 4 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

Yes! Masterpiece PBS announced on social media that season 4 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke is already filming!

How can I watch and stream Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

You can watch Miss Scarlet and the Duke on PBS or on pbs.org with a PBS Passport (as little as $5/month). You can also purchase a subscription or episodes on various platforms like  YouTube TV, Vudu, Apple TV and more.

What channel is Miss Scarlet and the Duke on?

Miss Scarlet and the Duke airs exclusively in the U.S. on PBS. You can stream previous episodes online at pbs.org with a PBS Passport. You can also buy/rent episodes on Amazon, iTunes, Vudu and other streaming services.

Where was Miss Scarlet and the Duke filmed?

Season 1 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke was filmed entirely in Dublin, Ireland and surrounding areas. Seasons 2 and 3 were filmed in Belgrade, Serbia.

When was season 3 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke filmed?

Production for seasons 2 and 3 were filmed back-to-back. Production began in August of 2021 and has since concluded.

When does production begin on season 4 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

It already has! Production on season 4 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke is already underway in Belgrade, Serbia.

Is there a sneak peek for season 3 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

You bet! Take a look at the images from season 3 in the gallery above and watch this short video with the cast of Miss Scarlet and the Duke recapping season 1 and teasing what's coming up in season 2 of the show.

Is there a trailer for season 3 of Miss Scarlet and the Duke?

Here's the season 3 trailer and most recent preview.