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The Chelsea Detective (2022-)

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IMDb7.3/ 10CTV score6.9/ 10

Where to watch The Chelsea Detective in Australia

The Chelsea Detective is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (seasons 2 and 3, subscription) and Binge (seasons 2 and 3, subscription), and free on 9Now (season 3). You can also buy seasons on Apple TV from $12.99, Fetch TV from $12.99 and Prime Video Store from $15.24. With a library card you can also watch The Chelsea Detective free on Hoopla, if your library subscribes.

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Free

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Free with a library card$0

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

Is The Chelsea Detective renewed or cancelled?

Still running, no date for season 5 yet

The Chelsea Detective has not been marked as ended, but no new season has a date yet. The last episode aired Mon 24 August 2026. A renewal may be announced, but we show a new season here only once it has a date.

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The Chelsea Detective seasons and where to watch them

SeasonReleasedStreaming onFree onBuy from
Season 4Released2026Streaming onNoneFree onNoneBuy fromApple TV $19.99, Prime Video Store $15.24
Season 3Released2024Streaming onFoxtel Now, BingeFree on9NowBuy fromApple TV $19.99, Fetch TV $16.99, Prime Video Store $15.24
Season 2Released2023Streaming onFoxtel Now, BingeFree onNoneBuy fromApple TV $17.99, Fetch TV $17.99, Prime Video Store $15.24
Season 1Released2022Streaming onNoneFree onNoneBuy fromApple TV $12.99, Fetch TV $12.99, Prime Video Store $15.24

The Chelsea Detective episode guide

4 seasons, 16 episodes aired, 7 February 2022 to 24 August 2026.

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Season 42026 · 4 episodes

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  1. S04E01Death on the Aether3 August 2026 · 1h 28m
  2. S04E02The 13th Earl10 August 2026 · 1h 29m
  3. S04E03Beauty Costs17 August 2026 · 1h 29m
  4. S04E04The Petrov Extension24 August 2026 · 1h 29m
Season 32024 to 2025 · 4 episodes · Streaming on Foxtel Now, Binge

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  1. S03E01Everyone Loves Chloe19 December 2024 · 1h 29m
  2. S03E02Deadlock7 April 2025 · 1h 31m
  3. S03E03Myths and Legends14 April 2025 · 1h 28m
  4. S03E04For the Greater Good21 April 2025 · 1h 30m

The Chelsea Detective Season 3: where to watch and every episode

Season 22023 · 4 episodes · Streaming on Foxtel Now, Binge

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  1. S02E01The Blue Room28 August 2023 · 1h 30m
  2. S02E02Golden Years4 September 2023 · 1h 30m
  3. S02E03The Reliable Witness11 September 2023 · 1h 30m
  4. S02E04A Crime of Passion18 September 2023 · 1h 30m

The Chelsea Detective Season 2: where to watch and every episode

Season 12022 · 4 episodes

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  1. S01E01The Wages of Sin7 February 2022 · 1h 28m
  2. S01E02Mrs Romano14 February 2022 · 1h 27m
  3. S01E03The Gentle Giant21 February 2022 · 1h 31m
  4. S01E04A Chelsea Education28 February 2022 · 1h 29m

The Chelsea Detective Season 1: where to watch and every episode

All 4 seasons: 16 episodes, about 24 hours to watch. One season is about 6 hours.

Episode names, air dates and runtimes: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where a season streams is our daily Australian check.

About 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.

Year
2022-
Genres
Mystery, Crime
Network
Acorn TV
Status
Returning
Seasons
3
Top cast
Adrian Scarborough, Sonita Henry, Peter Bankole

The Chelsea Detective air dates

First aired
Season 4 premiered

Air dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Chelsea Detective

  • Adrian Scarboroughas DI Max Arnold(16 episodes)
  • Sonita Henryas DS Priya Shamsie(4 episodes)
  • Vanessa Emmeas DS Layla Walsh(16 episodes)
  • Anamaria Marincaas Astrid Fischer(12 episodes)
  • Peter Bankoléas DC Connor Pollock(16 episodes)
  • Lucy Phelpsas DC Jess Lombard(16 episodes)
  • Sophie Stoneas Ashley Wilton(16 episodes)
  • Davood Ghadamias Nitin Shamsie(4 episodes)
  • Cayvan Coatesas Luca Romano(1 episodes)
  • Cecilia Appiahas PC Lana Appleby(2 episodes)
  • Michael D. Xavieras Patrick Thompson(1 episodes)
  • Frances Barberas Olivia Arnold(5 episodes)
  • Kobe Goldeas Poppy Shamsie(2 episodes)
  • Ella Bruccolerias Rena Friedman(1 episodes)
  • Philip Bulcockas Laurence Carter(1 episodes)
Created by
Peter Fincham
Director
Darcia Martin, Jennie Darnell, Richard Signy, Brian Kelly
Writer
Glen Laker, Liz Lake, Peter Fincham
Original Music Composer
Ian Arber
Director of Photography
Rob Kitzmann, Tom Hines

Cast and crew: TMDB.

The Chelsea Detective trailer

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Got a question about The Chelsea Detective?

Is The Chelsea Detective on Netflix in Australia?

No, The Chelsea Detective is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Foxtel Now and Binge and free on 9Now.

Can I watch The Chelsea Detective for free in Australia?

Yes, you can watch The Chelsea Detective for free in Australia on 9Now (season 3). Free services are paid for by ads. With a library card it is also free on Hoopla, if your library subscribes.

How many seasons of The Chelsea Detective are there?

The Chelsea Detective has 4 seasons. The latest, season 4, was released on 3 August 2026.

Where can I watch The Chelsea Detective season 4 in Australia?

Season 4 is the latest season of The Chelsea Detective. It is not streaming on an Australian service we track yet, but you can buy it on Apple TV from $19.99 and Prime Video Store from $15.24. It was released on 3 August 2026.