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Roundups, viewing orders and explainers that answer a specific question. When a schedule changes, we update the guide.

British mysteries you can stream in the U.S. right now, and where

Where to stream the latest seasons of Shetland, Death in Paradise, Vera, Midsomer Murders, Grantchester, Unforgotten and more in the U.S., with what's coming next.

Updated September 28, 2026 explainer

BritBox vs. Acorn TV vs. PBS Passport: which is best for British mysteries?

Which service has the British crime and mystery shows you want in the U.S.? A show-by-show comparison of BritBox, Acorn TV, PBS Passport and the Masterpiece channel.

Updated September 28, 2026 roundup

Every British crime and mystery premiere coming to U.S. TV this fall

Fall 2026 U.S. premiere dates for British crime and mystery series on PBS, BritBox, Acorn TV, Apple TV and Netflix, from Maigret and The Gold to Black Doves.

Updated September 27, 2026 how to watch

How to watch PBS MASTERPIECE mysteries without cable

An antenna, the free PBS app, PBS Passport or the Masterpiece channel on Prime Video? What each option gives you, what it costs and which shows it covers.

Updated September 27, 2026 viewing order

Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders, Marble Hall Murders: the watching order

The three Susan Ryeland mysteries in order, when each aired on PBS, and whether you need to watch Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders before Marble Hall Murders.

Updated September 27, 2026 explainer

Maigret season 2: the three Simenon novels behind the new episodes

PBS's Maigret season 2 adapts The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien, Maigret's Revolver and The Yellow Dog. Here's the episode order, the books and when each airs.

Updated September 27, 2026 viewing order

Slow Horses in order: every season and the Mick Herron book it adapts

Which Slough House novel each Slow Horses season adapts, in order, including season 6's two books, plus the novels still left for seasons 7 and 8.

Updated September 27, 2026 explainer

The Gold: the true story of the Brink's-Mat robbery behind the series

The real 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery behind The Gold: the raid, the three tonnes of gold, the laundering and the convictions, ahead of season 2 on PBS.

Updated September 27, 2026