Overview
Detective Inspector Max Arnold lives on a battered houseboat at the end of Cheyne Walk after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid. The son of a local bookshop owner, Max is a far cry from the affluent elite whose crimes he'll help solve along with D.C. Priya Shamsie.
Adrian Scarborough portrays a detective whose personal life sits in stark contrast to the high-society world he polices. While he investigates crimes amid the wealth of Chelsea, his own existence remains intentionally modest. This tension between his humble houseboat living and the local elite creates a specific friction that defines the procedural rhythm of the show.
The series finds its tone by pairing this grounded protagonist with a professional partner in D.C. Priya Shamsie. Their collaborative dynamic anchors the investigations, offering a steady perspective on a neighborhood where money usually dictates the social order. It is a crime drama that prioritizes the friction of class lines and the quiet life of an investigator who prefers his riverfront solitude over the polished exterior of his beat.
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- First Aired
- February 07, 2022
- Status
- Returning Series
- Origin
- GB
- TMDB Votes
- 66