The Chelsea Detectiveseason 3 is on its way and there’s been some exciting news about the next installment of the British crime series.An Acorn TV staple,The Chelsea Detectivepremiered in February 2022, and for two seasons, has delighted fans with the adventures of Detective Inspector Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough), a detective in the London borough of Chelsea. In season 1, he partners with DS Priya Shamsie (Sonita Henry) and then, in season 2, he’s joined by DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme).
It’s a classic sort ofBritish crime and mystery serieswith each four-episode season featuring a murder that DI Arnold and his team don’t solve until the finale. It’s smart, charming, and well-written, with the relationship between the beleaguered Arnold and his colleagues always a highlight. Season 2 ended in September 2023 and season 3 is now nearly here.There’s been some exciting news about the next seasonand a taste of what’s to come has even been shared.
The Chelsea Detective Season 3 Latest News
A Season 3 Trailer Has Revealed The Release Date
The latest news forThe Chelsea Detectiveseason 3 came on July 20, 2025, when Acorn TV dropped a new trailer for the season. The trailer revealed that the series will premiere on July 06, 2025 (viaYouTube).
The Chelsea Detective Season 3 Is Confirmed
The Chelsea Detective Began Filming In London In Spring 2024
The Chelsea Detectiveseason 3 was confirmed in November 2023, soon afterThe Chelsea Detectiveseason 2 ended(viaTheCinemaholic). Shooting began in London in the spring of 2024 (viaDeadline).
The Chelsea Detective Season 3 Release Date
The Chelsea Detective Season 3 Will Resume On June 26, 2025
The Chelsea Detectiveseason 3 is set to premiere on August 03, 2025.There was a Christmas Special that serves as an entry into season 3 that aired on August 11, 2025, and is also episode 1 of the season, which means there are only three more episodes to come.
The Chelsea Detective Season 3 Cast
The Main Cast Will Return
The Chelsea Detectiveseason 3 sees the return of Adrian Scarborough as DI Max Arnold, Vanessa Emme as DS Layla Walsh, Peter Bankolé as DC Connor Pollock, Lucy Phelps as DC Jess Lombard, Sophie Stone as Ashley Wilton, Frances Barber as Aunt Olivia, and Anamaria Marinca as Astrid Arnold.
Astrid Arnold
What Happened In The Christmas Special
The 2024 Christmas Special also served as the pilot forThe Chelsea Detectiveseason 3. Season 3, episode 1 “Everybody Loves Chloe” is a 90-minute episode that sees Arnold and Walsh looking into the murder of a pop star at her home. Her drug-related death suggests this murder goes up to even higher places.
The Chelsea Detective Season 3 Story Details
The US Embassy Will Figure Into Arnold’s Case
The Chelsea Detectiveseason 3 will continue the investigation into Chloe’s death.There will also be a few more cases for the Chelsea team to handle, including the discovery of an ex-soldier’s body, the brutal murder of an antique dealer, and the odd death of a climate scientist who is found in a stolen car. On the non-crime front, Arnold and his wife are going to couples therapy to see if they can mend their relationship. The US Embassy is expected to play a part in the upcoming series as well.
The Chelsea Detective Season 3 Trailer
The Trailer Shows The Show Has Not Lost Its Dry Tone
The Chelsea Detectiveseason 3 trailer premiered on August 20, 2025, and sees Arnold and Walsh finding a body in the ground and in a car, and realizing there’s a connection between both. The discovery of an American flag pin suggests that the US Embassy will get involved in a way that can only impede Arnold. For all the bodies, rainy nights, and talk of murder, the trailer makes sure to end with Walsh and Arnold deciding they’re going to need a coffee. It sounds likeThe Chelsea Detectiveseason 3 will have the same dry tone as always.
