Miss Scarlethas been renewed for season 6, though the PBS show will be missing a main cast member. A blend of historical and crime drama, created by Rachael New,Miss Scarletdebuted in October 2022 for U.S. viewers. The story is set in Victorian times, with Kate Phillips leading theMiss Scarletcastas Eliza Scarlet and embodies the character who takes over her late father’s detective agency. Over the years, the series has experienced significant departures and changed its title fromMiss Scarlet and the Duke.
Along with the news thatPBS has renewedMiss Scarletfor season 6, it’s been confirmed thatEvan McCabe will not reprise his role as Oliver Fitzroy. The character was not written out of the show for season 5, but a representative for PBS toldTV Insiderthat McCabe will not appear as Fitzroy because he’s been cast in The Royal Shakespeare Company’sHamlet. The departure comes along with several new faces joining the historical drama.
What The Cast Changes Mean For Miss Scarlet Season 6
The Upcoming Episodes Introduce A New Detective
The official synopsis forMiss Scarlet, which is included below, teases evolving relationships and a bit of intrigue with the arrival of a new detective. But as all of this unfolds, amidst some general chaos, fans of thelong-running PBS seriesshould be prepped to welcome a bevy of new and returning faces. Thatincludes Miss Scarlet herself, with Phillips set to reprise the role:
As Eliza and Blake’s once-fraught relationship begins to evolve, they find that working together may be a tricky prospect. Meanwhile, newlyweds Ivy and Potts adjust to married life, a new detective settles in at Scotland Yard, and Nash causes chaos, even from across the globe. Joining this season’s adventures in his greatly anticipated return is Moses Valentine, who swoops in to help Eliza and her crew, just when they need him most.
After the loss of McCabe, who has played the son of the police commissioner for most of the show,Miss Scarletseason 6welcomesSam Buchanan in the role of Detective George Willows. After rising through the police ranks, Willows joins Scotland Yard. Grace Hogg-Robinson, meanwhile, plays the ambitious young Isabel Summers as she joins the Clerical Office. Returning cast members include Tom Durant-Pritchard as DI Alexander Blake, Cathy Belton as Ivy, Paul Bazely as Clarence, Simon Ludders as Mr. Potts, Tim Chipping as Detective Phelps, and Ansu Kabia as Moses.
Our Take On Miss Scarlet’s Cast Exit
It’s Baked Into The Show
Originally titledMiss Scarlet and The Duke, the name changed toMiss Scarletwhen Stuart Martin exited the period drama. His character, the Duke, was written off, albeit the series moved forward. McCabe’s Fitzroy could always make his way back, provided that future scheduling issues clear up since his send-off isn’t final just yet.
Miss Scarlet and The Duke
Cast
Miss Scarlet and the Duke is a crime drama-thriller television series created by Rachel New. Eliza Scarlet takes up her father’s business after he passes away, much to the dismay of her peers. Choosing the path of a detective over poverty, Eliza battles against the prejudices levied against a single woman in Victorian-era England and partners with a talented detective who goes by the nickname “The Duke.”
