The Worst Episodes of Art Detectives

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   7.1/10(197 votes)

   #1 - Dead & Buried

   S1:E26/9/2025

   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.

   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writers:Dan Gaster, Paul Powell

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   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writers:Dan Gaster, Paul Powell
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   7.1/10(160 votes)

   #2 - Warped

   S1:E36/16/2025

   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.

   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writer:Emma Goodwin

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   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writer:Emma Goodwin
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   7.3/10(232 votes)

   #3 - Pictures at an Exhibition

   S1:E16/9/2025

   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.

   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writers:Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell

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   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writers:Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell
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   7.3/10(144 votes)

   #4 - Noble Rot

   S1:E46/23/2025

   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.

   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writer:Kitty Percy

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   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writer:Kitty Percy
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   7.3/10(137 votes)

   #5 - Ice Cold

   S1:E56/30/2025

   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.

   Director:Declan Recks

   Writers:Dan Gaster, Paul Powell

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   Director:Declan Recks

   Writers:Dan Gaster, Paul Powell
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   7.5/10(130 votes)

   #6 - Final Bid

   S1:E67/7/2025

   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.

   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writers:Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell

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   Director:Jennie Paddon

   Writers:Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell
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