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Get Ready for More Mysteries! Everything We Know About Miss Scarlet Season 5!
Miss Scarlet and The Duke (now just Miss Scarlet!), that charming Victorian detective series, is back! After four seasons of thrilling mysteries and a surprisingly fresh take on those classic detective tropes; season 5 is confirmed byPBS. The show cleverly blends those delightful period-drama aesthetics, those incredibly strong characters; and the unique aspects explored such as gender and sexuality during that era which adds depth. Even if this show seems rather simple, it shows just how creative the storyline could possibly become through creative writing.
WithPBS’sMasterpieceprogramming behind this show, that cozy British murder mystery vibe is elevated, bringing something unique to this established genre; it provides those charming aspects found in British period dramas yet presents its own originality.
PBS just announced the premiere date, startingSunday, January 12, 2025, at 8 pm EST. But the really good news?PBS Passport members andPBS Masterpiecesubscribers can stream the entire seasonstarting December 8, 2024!Those details alone are truly incredible and showcase why such early release dates are now so incredibly valued by audience members.
Season 5 brings a surprising change.Stuart Martin(The Duke) won't be back; yet Kate Phillips(Eliza Scarlet) will still star.His departure isn't completely unanticipated given previous events, but it’s still surprisingly big; showing just how big the character truly is within the storyline and it affects many aspects; leaving that long anticipated and generally hoped for continuation ofElizaandWilliam'srelationship as completely undecided. The new Scotland Yard detective isTom Durant Pritchard(asAlexander Blake), meaning we will see what happens after his departure and howEliza'sown interactions change with this new cast member, after William leaves the show. The name change to just Miss Scarlet further underscores that major plot event.
The full cast also includes Evan McCabe, Cathy Belton,Felix Scott,Paul Bazely,Simon Ludders, andTim Chippingreprising their roles. The core ensemble will all return; with new additions to shake things up considerably.
Season 4 left some serious cliffhangers which really sets this next installment as important.Elizagets that big promotion atNash & Sons.Williamconfesses his love! They temporarily split at the ending due to his leaving but the next season makes no mention about what had already been said betweenthem–which could mean there is hope, even considering his sudden and permanent departure.
The synopsis fromPBSis exciting, but also frustrating:
"Eliza's agency is booming; and her work has been extremely successful and professional aspects have only expanded.ButDuke(William) has left, and his continued absence inNew Yorkcreates the inevitable crisis where Eliza is forced to make hard decisions. Anew detectiveenters theScotland Yardscene: Eliza's got to work withAlexander Blakeif she wants that police access. This all leads to a compelling question for many of its audiences; canElizapossibly get the balance that everyone needs between her career and relationships. A key question that highlights the difficulty in managing so much; especially after several very important interpersonal and personal conflicts had already concluded previously!
This does seemingly kill any possibility of revisiting those developments relating to Eliza andWilliam'srelationship; this removes that important part, showing that just using that long established emotional investment was insufficient for a newer creative opportunity.
Miss Scarletseason 5 brings many changes which many have found to be extremely interesting and somewhat concerning; it's the potential demise of a very important long-term romantic relationship in the story; however the writers found another equally effective plot element that would substitute and create another engaging storyline in the season without that other necessary storyline involving those kinds of interpersonal romantic feelings between William and Eliza.
Even without theDuke, that Victorian world of mystery still has so much potential! The series finale does however create one open question which remains completely unresolved by this announced information, with early release possibilities made for subscribers who could access it earlier; there's something here for both dedicated fans; those audiences newly introduced to this fantastic show. A massive mystery unfolds.