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Miss Scarlet is back on the case. The fifth season of the period detective drama premieres in January 2025 on PBS. The show will pick up with Eliza Scarlet (Kate Philips) as she tries to build a working relationship with a new detective inspector following the departure of William “The Duke” Wellington (Stuart Martin) at the end of season 4. 

If you’re eager to see how Eliza navigates the change, we have good news. PBS is making the entire season available to stream early for Passport members. 

‘Miss Scarlet’ Season 5 will start streaming in December 2024 

With Martin’s surprise exit, Miss Scarlet and the Duke has gotten a new, shorter title: Miss Scarlet. But even though Eliza won’t have the Duke by her side as she solves crimes, she won’t be completely on her own. Fellow private eye Patrick Nash (Felix Scott) is still around. And she’ll also be getting to know Detective Inspector Alexander Blake (Tom Durant-Pritchard), though if history is any guide, their working relationship won’t always be easy. 

Miss Scarlet Season 5 will premiere on Masterpiece on PBS on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. But PBS Passport members won’t have to wait until the new year to see the new season. All six episodes of season 5 will be available to stream starting Sunday, Dec. 8. 

PBS Passport is a member benefit for PBS donors. Most stations offer it as a perk to those who give at least $60 a year or $5 per month. PBS Passport users can stream new episodes of PBS programs such as Frontline and American Experience, past seasons of favorite shows like Sherlock, Sanditon, and Broadchurch, and a wide range of international dramas such as Seaside Hotel and The Paris Murders. 

Kate Phillips teases new season of ‘Miss Scarlet’ 

Detective Blake and Eliza Scarlet standing on steps in 'Miss Scarlet' Season 5
Alexander Blake (Tom Durant Pritchard) and Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips) in ‘Miss Scarlet’ Season 5 | Sever Zolak; Miss Scarlet Limited and MASTERPIECE
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While Eliza has not given up on her goal of running a successful private detective agency in Victorian London in season 5, fans will see an evolution of her character in the new episodes, series star Phillips teased. 

“When it comes to Eliza’s independence, before William’s departure, she was always independent and knew what she wanted,” the actor told PBS. “So that hasn’t changed with his departure. I think what we do begin to see is a real softening in her.”

Phillips also hinted at what to expect from Eliza’s new dynamic with Detective Blake. 

“Tom brings such a grounded, intelligent energy to Blake, but a real twinkle in his eye,” she said. “So we know that there’s going to be a journey there with him and Eliza.”

Will there be romantic tension between Blake and Eliza, like there was between her and William? Durant-Pritchard played coy but suggested the two might start to develop feelings for each other.  

“What can I let you know about this season? Let you into some little secrets? Well, you will firstly get to meet Alexander Blake and you will see a relationship of sorts with Eliza blossoming over the episodes,” he said. “[A]nd I guess we’ll just have to see what happens.”

Miss Scarlet and the Duke Seasons 1-4 are streaming on PBS Passport. 

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