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.
Art Detectives (Season 1)
Pictures at an Exhibition (Episode 1) 7.3
Writer: Dan Gaster
Air date: 2025-06-09
Overview: 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.
Dead & Buried (Episode 2) 7.0
Writer: Dan Gaster
Air date: 2025-06-09
Overview: 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.
Warped (Episode 3) 6.0
Writer: Emma Goodwin
Air date: 2025-06-16
Overview: 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.
Noble Rot (Episode 4) 5.7
Writer: Kitty Percy
Air date: 2025-06-23
Overview: 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.
Ice Cold (Episode 5) 6.2
Writer: Dan Gaster
Air date: 2025-06-30
Overview: 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.
Final Bid (Episode 6) 5.5
Writer: Dan Gaster
Air date: 2025-07-07
Overview: 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.
Seasons
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