Acorn TV has been streaming some intriguing mystery series including Harry Wild, My Life Is Murder, and Madame Blanc Mysteries. Now the mystery streaming network has announced that they have a new series. It is called Art Detectives. This stars Stephen Moyer, Sarah Alexander, Nina Singh, and Larry Lamb.
While the popular cozy mystery series Madame Blanc focuses on murders related to antiques, Art Detectives will focus on murders related to everything from Old Master paintings, Banksy street art, medieval manuscripts, and even collectible vinyl records. This series will delve into the lives of this group of people obsessed with possessing one-of-a-kind works and the lengths they will go to have the priceless item in their possession.
Intrigued? Here is more information.
What Is Acorn TV’s Art Detectives About?
Acorn TV has announced a new series called Art Detectives. What is this series about? According to AMC Networks, this new crime series is based around the Heritage Crime Unit. This is led by “art-loving” DI Mick Palmer, and “straight-talking” DC Shazia Malik.
In the first season of this new series, the “artfully astute detectives encounter a fake Vermeer, Viking gold, a rare Chinese vase, and items rescued from the Titanic. It’s a rich and colorful world driven by greed, obsession, lust and revenge.”
Despite the complex art-related cases, DI Mick Palmer becomes romantically involved with museum curator Rosa. Adding some complication to his life is the return of his father, Ron. He is charismatic. Ron is also one of “Britain’s most notorious forgers.” Therefore, there Mick has some layers and a complex backstory.
Stephen Moyer is very enthusiastic about this new role, as well as executive producer of this series. “I’m very excited to bring the slightly quirky Mick Palmer to life in this wonderful detective series.” He also complimented the writers who “have done a great job of cleverly weaving together intriguing storylines, notable pieces of art, and a bit of history thrown in for good measure.”
Catherine Mackin, the Managing Director of Acorn Media Enterprises at Acorn TV shared a few more details about the series. “Art Detectives is a rare and witty crime drama that audiences will get absorbed by. From the sharp dialogue to the mesmerizing artwork and the edge-of-your-seat-twists, this series will wow viewers from start to finish.”
When Will Art Detectives Premiere?
Currently, Acorn TV’s Art Detectives is filming in Belfast, and the Northern Ireland countryside. Therefore, it will premiere sometime in 2025.
Mystery fans, are you intrigued by Art Detectives? Will you be streaming this new Stephen Moyer-led mystery series when it premieres on Acorn TV in 2025?
Georgia Makitalo has several decades of writing experience, including travel writing, tech writing, art history analysis, and now entertainment writing. She loves to share the latest news on romcoms and mysteries.