7-Part Historical Detective Series Sets Final Chapter as Filming Begins

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Kate Phillips as Eliza Scarlet in Miss Scarlet and the Duke

Published Mar 4, 2026, 12:02 PM EST

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All good things must come to an end, tragically. We are now preparing to bid our farewells to one of the most successful period dramas in recent times, but there's still one more mystery to be solved. MASTERPIECE PBS has announced that Miss Scarlet will conclude its phenomenal run with a seventh and final season, bringing the story of Victorian London’s first female private detective to a close. Filming has officially begun in Serbia on the six-episode farewell chapter, which will wrap up Eliza Scarlet’s long-running journey after six seasons of mysteries, romance, and trailblazing detective work.

The series stars Kate Phillips as Eliza Scarlet alongside Tom Durant-Pritchard as Inspector Alexander Blake. Returning cast members include Paul Bazely as Clarence, Tim Chipping, Evan McCabe, Felix Scott, Cordelia Bugeja, and Ansu Kabia as Moses, all of whom have helped shape the show’s beloved ensemble.

What Can We Expect From The Final Season of 'Miss Scarlet'?

For creator and writer Rachael New, the series has been a deeply personal experience from beginning to end.

“Making Miss Scarlet has been the greatest joy of my professional career. Every stage of this beautiful show — from the writing, filming, editing and finally it reaching the screen — it has taken a whole village. A village of exceptionally talented people. From the wonderful exec team who first saw the potential in this story, to my brilliant writing partner Ben Edwards, the Belgrade production team, the Dublin post team and not least to our remarkable cast led by the magnificent Kate Philips, it has been a collaborative and beautiful experience.”

She added that bringing Eliza’s story to a close was both emotional and rewarding.

“I’m very proud of how the final season plays out and the story we tell for Eliza. It’s a wrench to say goodbye to a character that I have lived and breathed for all these years, but Eliza will forever be with me whether on screen or off.”

Star Kate Phillips echoed that sentiment, reflecting on the journey of playing one of television’s most distinctive period drama leads.

“What a journey this has been. Miss Scarlet has been one of the greatest joys of my career, and I will forever be grateful to Rachael New for creating such a witty, sharp, and delightful character in Eliza,” Phillips said. “It’s been a privilege to work on a show crafted with so much love and dedication and as we prepare to say goodbye, I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved and the memories we’ve made.”

Executive producer Patty Ishimoto also spoke about how far the show has come since its initial concept nearly a decade ago.

“I’m profoundly grateful to MASTERPIECE, to Kate Phillips for bringing Eliza Scarlet to life, and above all to Rachael, whose original question nearly a decade ago ‘What if there had been a female private detective in 1880s London?’ grew into something truly extraordinary,” Ishimoto said. “Taking Miss Scarlet through seven seasons has been an incredible journey, and as we bring the story to its conclusion, it feels both bittersweet and deeply satisfying. I believe fans will feel that same sense of completion.”

Season 6 of Miss Scarlet recently concluded on MASTERPIECE Mystery!, and Seasons 1–6 are currently available to stream via the PBS app and PBS MASTERPIECE on Prime Video.