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- DI Max Arnold fans can rejoice…
The Chelsea Detective
Season 3 is underway! - The new season is already filming in London.
- The stars are excited for the “biggest and boldest” season yet.
Fans of the ever-intellectual Detective Inspector Max Arnold will be delighted to hear this. The Chelsea Detective has been greenlit for a third season, with filming currently underway in and around London. Collider confirms that on May 29, popular AMC Networks streamer Acorn TV and ZDF announced the exciting news with Adrian Scarborough (Killing Eve) i Vanessa Emme (Dublin murders) will return as DI Max Arnold and Detective Sergeant Layla Walsh, respectively.
The Chelsea Detective Season 3, consisting of four 90-minute episodes each, will see Max (Scarborough) and Layla (Emme) delve once again into the murky crimes of glamorous Chelsea while focusing on their personal lives. Max tries a new approach to his personal life as he and his estranged wife, Astrid (Anamaria Marinca), try couples therapy. Likewise, Layla is still getting used to living in London while her long-distance relationship with her partner Jon, who is in Exeter, continues smoothly as they enjoy their independent lives until they discover that navigating this relationship may be more complicated than expected. .
The upcoming season is created and produced by the Emmy winner Peter Fincham (The lost prince), with Ella Kelly (Death in Paradise) also serves as an executive producer. Fincham wrote all four episodes on the side Glen Laker (Vera), Debbie Oates i Ian Kershaw (cold feet) i Nicola Wilson (Call the midwife). In the meantime, Lauriel Martin (Dodger) produces, while the the directors are Jennie Darnell (trigger point) i Richard Signy (Silent witness).
“The Chelsea Detective” Season 3 will be the “biggest and boldest” yet
As filming of The Chelsea Detective Season 3 is on, the show's main stars are over the moon to be back on screen for the “biggest and boldest” season ever. Scarborough shares: “I'm delighted to be back as DI Arnold for another series of The Chelsea Detective. It's a joy to be back on the team and on my houseboat!” Emme adds, “I love playing Layla and building on her professional partnership with Max. I'm excited to return and resume my role with the team to address the compelling investigations in Season 3.”
EPs Fincham and Kelly also discussed the return of the series, with Fincham hinting at the introduction of new characters. He said: “Chelsea is an endlessly fascinating place, and Season 3 features some of the most amazing stories we've told and features some fantastic guest characters. We're thrilled to be back!” On the other hand, Kelly said: “It's great to be back at Chelsea with such a passionate, fun and creative team, and I'm delighted that director Jennie Darnell is joining us for this series.”
The Chelsea Detective Season 3 does not yet have a scheduled premiere date, but its previous seasons can be streamed on Acorn TV.
Chelsea Detective (2022)
Detective Inspector Max Arnold tackles challenging criminal cases in the luxury district of Chelsea, London. Living on a houseboat after his marital separation, Max brings his keen intuition and empathy to his work, unraveling the complexities of each case. With the support of his dedicated team, he delves into the hidden truths behind the crimes, exposing the often unseen dark elements of the affluent community.
- Publication date
- February 7, 2022
- chastity
- Adrian Scarborough, Vanessa Emme, Anamaria Marinca, Peter Bankole, Lucy Phelps
- Main genre
- crime
- seasons
- 3
- Creator(s)
- Peter Fincham
Watch on Acorn TV
