Crime drama fans will be delighted as a 'great' detective series from the Death in Paradise creator has confirmed its return14:29, 03 Jun 2026Detective drama fans looking for their next fix need look no further.‌The Marlow Murder Club, which first aired back in 2024, has been confirmed for a fourth series and will be back with six brand new episodes in 2027.‌The U&Original murder mystery show is adapted by Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood from his own books. Robert, 53, has also co-created BBC spin-offs Beyond Paradise and Return to Paradise.‌Series four will see James Bond star Samantha Bond return as Judith Potts, Peep Show's Cara Horgan as Becks Starling, Doctor Who's Jo Martin as Suzie Harris and The Capture's Natalie Dew as DI Tanika Malik.Other show favourites such as Holli Dempsey, Phill Langhorne and Tijan Sarr also return for the new series with filming about to begin in Marlow and the surrounding area.‌A synopsis teases of the new series: "The series begins with the discovery of a body in the river that is soon linked to the Marlow Amateur Dramatics Society and a homegrown Hollywood star."The team must also unravel the truth behind a man's sudden death at his mother’s wake. He appears to have died from an allergic reaction, but is there more to it than that?"And when the co-owner of a vineyard is found dead, drowned in his own wine, the women work to make sense of this seemingly unmotivated murder. Can our amateur sleuths navigate the family scandals and personal betrayals to unmask the killers in their close-knit community."‌Episodes one and two will be written by Robert Thorogood and is an adaptation of his novel Murder on the Marlow Belle. The second two stories are original mysteries: Amy Reith will write episodes three and four, with Robert and Amy co-writing episodes five and six.Masterpiece Head of Scripted Content and Executive Producer Susanne Simpson said of the return: "The Marlow Murder Club has quickly become one of our most popular Mystery! series.‌"The strong female characters with unique skills and a special bond that resonates with our audience. And who doesn’t like to solve a good puzzle?! The fourth season is sure to deliver on everything the fans have come to love about the show."Meanwhile Executive producers for Monumental Television Alison Owen and Debra Hayward said: "We’re delighted to be back in Marlow for a fourth time, bringing three more murder mysteries to one of the most picturesque towns in England."Robert and Amy have expertly crafted yet another deliciously twisty set of crimes to be solved. Packed with intrigue, wit and heart, we can’t wait to bring these new adventures to the screen."Article continues belowThe series is a huge hit with fans, who have called it "absolutely delightful to watch", "fabulous" and "excellent" while another viewer added: "I watch the series on repeat almost every day."The Marlow Murder Club returns to U and U&DRAMA in 2027.