The Chelsea Detective
Detective Inspector Max Arnold lives on a battered houseboat at the end of Cheyne Walk after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid. The son of a local bookshop owner, Max is a far cry from the affluent elite whose crimes he'll help solve along with D.C. Priya Shamsie.
very high confidence
What people are saying
Updated nightlyPeople really like this cozy detective show, and a huge part of that is Adrian Scarborough's grounded, likable performance as DI Max Arnold. The supporting cast, especially Vanessa Emme as DS Layla Walsh, is also a strong point. The main gripes are with the story and pacing, which some find a bit slow and predictable, but the charming visuals and great acting keep it an easy, enjoyable watch.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive75%
- Mixed17%
- Negative8%
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By season
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Buzz
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The cast
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