Art Detectives
In Art Detectives, art-loving DI Mick Palmer (Moyer) and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik (Nina Singh – Virdee, The Lazarus Project) together solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques, from Old Master paintings, to Banksy street art, medieval manuscripts and collectible vinyl.
- Metascore72
- 2025-2026
- 2 seasons
- Acorn TV
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
In Art Detectives, art-loving DI Mick Palmer (Moyer) and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik (Nina Singh – Virdee, The Lazarus Project) together solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques, from Old Master paintings, to Banksy street art, medieval manuscripts and collectible vinyl.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
Pictures At An Exhibition
Mon, Jun 9, 2025 45 mins
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.
Episode 2
Dead & Buried
Mon, Jun 9, 2025 45 mins
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.
Episode 3
Warped
Mon, Jun 16, 2025 46 mins
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
Episode 4
Noble Rot
Mon, Jun 23, 2025 45 mins
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.
Episode 5
Ice Cold
Mon, Jun 30, 2025 45 mins
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.
Episode 6
Final Bid
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 46 mins
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.