Will there be a Miss Scarlet Season 6? Speculations explored

Miss Scarlet fans have been eager to find out if the show will have a Season 6. As of now, PBS and its British production partners haven't confirmed it. The crime drama saw changes after Season 4 when William "Duke" Wellington, played by Stuart Martin, left. The addition of Inspector Blake, played by Tom Durant-Pritchard, changed the show's plot quite a bit.

This has split viewers' opinions on the new direction. Miss Scarlet is usually renewed for each season around when the last one ends. Since Season 5 was approved after the Season 4 finale in 2024, an announcement for Season 6 might come soon if it's happening. The show is still popular in both the UK and the US.

But, the big question is if Miss Scarlet can keep going strong without Duke and if Inspector Blake will win over enough fans for another season!

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Casting predictions for Miss Scarlet Season 6

Although official casting details for Miss Scarlet Season 6 have not been released, several main characters are anticipated to come back. Kate Phillips will most likely continue her role as Eliza Scarlet, the show's main character. Tom Durant-Pritchard's Inspector Blake, who joined in Season 5, is also expected to return, possibly as Eliza's partner, love interest, or adversary.

Other familiar faces like Cathy Belton as Ivy, Eliza's housekeeper and confidant, and Simon Ludders playing Mr. Potts, the quirky coroner, are likely to be part of the cast again. Evan McCabe's Oliver Fitzroy, an eager detective, is also believed to keep his place in the show, especially with rumors that he might get promoted at Scotland Yard. Some viewers hope to see Patrick Nash (played by Felix Scott) and Moses (Ansu Kabia) return. They had important parts in past seasons.

While we await formal announcements, it's reasonable to also expect Cathy Belton as Ivy, and Simon Ludders as Mr. Potts to star in Miss Scarlet Season 6. There's hope for the return of previously big characters like Patrick Nash and Moses.

A Reddit user, u/YardElegant6290, lamented,

"With [Nash] gone, to me, he leaves a huge chasm to fill, the size of the Grand Canyon. Blake could never ever make up for what is lost."

This shows that people are still sad about the recent changes in the cast. If the show wants to keep people watching, familiar characters might be important.

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Potential plot for Eliza on Miss Scarlet Season 6

Season 5 has created some interesting options for Miss Scarlet in Season 6. Fans have been talking a lot about where Eliza’s story might go next, especially when it comes to her job and her personal life. One idea that people are really interested in came from the last case of the season. It’s possible that Eliza could start working for the British Intelligence.

A Reddit user, u/lizziegrace10, theorized,

“I’m wondering if the final case in episode 6… will lead to Eliza pivoting to also working for British Intelligence. It seemed like they were leaving hints at Eliza being interested in working as a spy.”

The show might start new storylines if Eliza gets a job change. This could let her and Blake get closer without work troubles. Detective Fitzroy could get a promotion and bring Eliza to Scotland Yard as a real detective.

That would be something new for a woman in Victorian times, but Miss Scarlet's make-believe world could look into it.

As another Reddit user, u/barely-tolerable, speculated,

“I also wonder if randomly Fitzroy becomes commissioner now that his dad has been exiled to the countryside (nepotism??) and hires Eliza as a detective at Scotland Yard.”

Miss Scarlet and The Duke is known for playing with gender roles in its storytelling, which is not always historically accurate.

A hot topic among fans is the romance between Eliza and Blake. The Season 5 finale had Blake close the door on Eliza, then open it again, which reminds some of a moment with Duke in Miss Scarlet Season 2. Some think the show hints at a romance, while others see Blake as part of Eliza’s personal growth. Some would like to see Duke or Nash return before the show ends.

Season 6 is expected to keep mystery, social commentary, and Eliza's struggle for recognition in a male-dominated field. She might continue her work in espionage, with Scotland Yard, or as a private investigator. The appeal lies in her fight.

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If you want to catch up on Miss Scarlet or re-watch old seasons, you can find them on PBS Masterpiece, Amazon Prime Video (using the PBS add-on), and BritBox. Season 5 is airing now on PBS and some UK channels.

Stay tuned with SoapCentral for news about a possible renewal.