Art Detectives

7.4
2025

Production

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In the Metropolitan Police's smallest department, the Heritage Crime Unit, an art-loving detective tackles cases connected to the world of art, antiques, collectibles and cultural heritage.

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Art Detectives Starring Stephen Moyer | Official Trailer | Acorn TV

Art Detectives Starring Stephen Moyer | Official Trailer | Acorn TV

Thumbnail for video: Inside Art Detectives | Series Premiere June 9 on Acorn TV

Inside Art Detectives | Series Premiere June 9 on Acorn TV

Thumbnail for video: Introducing DI Palmer | Art Detectives | Stream on Acorn TV

Introducing DI Palmer | Art Detectives | Stream on Acorn TV

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Pictures at an Exhibition

7.3

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.

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2. Dead & Buried

7.0

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.

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3. Warped

6.0

A music producer is battered to death in his studio and his rare rock memorabilia stolen. But when the victim's collection is later found dumped in the river, Mick and Shazia question the killer's motive.

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4. Noble Rot

5.7

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.

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5. Ice Cold

6.2

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.

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6. Final Bid

5.5

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.

Cast

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Stephen Moyer

DI Mick Palmer

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Nina Singh

PC Shazia Malik

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Reviews

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9/10

**Under the radar**
Great mystery show. 9 thumbs up!

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