‘Miss Scarlet’: First Look at The Duke’s Handsome Replacement in Season 5
The Duke, who? Miss Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips) is getting a new partner in Miss Scarlet Season 5. Tom Durant-Pritchard has joined the cast of the show, which is currently filming in Belgrade, Serbia.
Durant-Pritchard will play Alexander Blake, a handsome former soldier and respected detective inspector who joins the force at Scotland Yard to replace William “The Duke” Wellington who has gone to America. Shortly after he starts his new job, he meets Eliza.
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Alexander is not particularly shocked by a woman working as a private eye, so Eliza takes this to mean she’ll be given more cases. But their relationship gets off to a rocky start since Blake has decided not to allow private detectives to aid in his investigations. As Blake and Miss Scarlet cross paths at various crime scenes across London, they can’t help but develop mutual respect for one another, and perhaps even an attraction.
“I am thrilled to be joining the team and to become part of the Scarlet family. Working with Kate has been a dream and she’s been so welcoming,” Durant-Pritchard said in a statement.
Miss Scarlet Limited’s Patty Lenahan Ishimoto added, “Rachael and Ben, our talented writers, have crafted yet another captivating character in Alexander Blake and Tom brings him to life brilliantly. He is generous with his wit and charm and truly a welcome addition to the team.”
Phillips and Durant-Pritchard will be joined by series regulars Evan McCabe as Detective Fitzroy, Cathy Belton as Ivy, Felix Scott as Patrick Nash, Paul Bazely as Clarence, Simon Ludders as Mr. Potts, and Tim Chipping as Detective Phelps who have all returned for Season 5.
Durant-Pritchard’s casting comes after Stuart Martin bid farewell to The Duke at the end of Season 4. The series, originally titled Miss Scarlet and The Duke, had to be retitled Miss Scarlet.
Miss Scarlet, Season 5, 2025, Masterpiece on PBS
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I love the show, but I don't like that the original Duke left. 😕😥He is a handsome rugged looking man.
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It’s not going to be the same without the Duke☹️
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Good.
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Especially after they showed how they met.i was really looking forward to the new season.oh well
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What's with these actors leaving hit shows.that show set on an island I've stopped watching and I really liked it but now they've switched so any actors I don't even know what's going on anymore.
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It won't be the same without the Duke but I'm hoping that there will be no romance between Eliza and the new detective and that Eliza and William will be reunited in the future even if it's off screen
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Apparently - at his OWN request: Stuart Martin's (Duke) decision to leave the show at the peak of its popularity is not only plain stupid, it is cruel for the audience. But - maybe, as an actor he 's got an offer that he couldn't refuse.? That will be the ONLY acceptable excuse. All his b.s about his story line colliding with Miss Scarlet character growth - I don't buy it. I'm afraid, Martin used the show as a stepping stone in his acting career. Because right now he is highly recognizable and he can chose roles and dictate terms. No consideration to the army of fans. This is really bad. Thank God the writers didn't kill the character. There is always slim chance he may return in the future. Anyway - the show will be dull without their on screen undeniable chemistry. What a shame.
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Wonder why they wrote the Duke out... Anybody know?
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Looking forward to watching this show, hope Eliza and Alexander have great chemistry as working partners, please no romance right away.
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I kind of thought that Mr. Nash was going to develop feelings for Eliza. That wouldn't have been terrible, since he at least has respect for her as a private detective.
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I only watched a couple of episodes the 1st season because I didn't like SM. I'll give it a try.
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Out of curiosity, was there anything in particular that you didn't like about Stuart Martin? I found his Scottish accent fascinating, and his being tall didn't hurt, either. 🤓
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I can't answer for Syl, but personally I find him too coarse and with a thuggish demeanor.
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