A recent widower and acclaimed poet, enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England.
- Created by
- Jill Robertson
Seasons and episodes
3 seasons · 18 episodes
In 1979, on the cusp of Margaret Thatcher's victory, sees Commander Adam Dalgliesh takes on three highly sensitive cases - from a remote seminary already mired in scandal, to a wealthy family under political attack, and to a spate of killin
S3 E1Death in Holy Orders (1)
Dec 5, 20248.245 min
Dalgliesh travels to a remote seminary overlooking a windswept lake, where a body has been found gruesomely murdered. Nearly everyone in the seminary has reason to resent the victim, and Dalgliesh and DS Tarrant must unpick a complicated se
S3 E2Death in Holy Orders (2)
Dec 6, 20248.346 min
A second death shakes the order. As Dalgliesh uncovers the secret agenda of one of his suspects, the seminary falls further into disrepute. But this may be the key to unlocking the killer's motive.
S3 E3Cover Her Face (1)
Dec 12, 20246.845 min
Dalgliesh investigates a murder in the Essex home of the Mehtas, a staggeringly wealthy family with connections to the British government. With the help of local detective Clive Roscoe, Dalgliesh builds a picture of events in the weeks lead
S3 E4Cover Her Face (2)
Dec 13, 20247.246 min
A pair of grueling interrogations brings the victim's life into sharper focus, but will it lead the police to the killer? After a shocking confession is made, Dalgliesh realizes he has been lied to.
S3 E5Devices and Desires (1)
Dec 19, 20244.847 min
Dalgliesh is sent on an urgent mission to investigate a terrorist plot against a nuclear power station on the Kent coast. He is soon drawn into a complex and highly charged hunt for a serial killer, working once more alongside former collea
S3 E6Devices and Desires (2)
Dec 20, 20243.846 min
The hunt is on for a second killer as the threat to the local community looms larger than ever. Can Dalgliesh unpick a complex web of loyalties before it's too late?
Starring
Bertie Carvel
Adam Dalgliesh
Carlyss Peer
DS Kate Miskin
David Pearse
Miles Kynaston
Alistair Brammer
DS Daniel Tarrant
Jeremy Irvine
DS Charles Masterson
Claire Goose
Dr Emma Lavenham
Helen Aluko
Christine Dakers
Alice Nokes
Julia Pardoe
Fenella Woolgar
Sister Gearing
Siobhán Cullen
Josephine Fallon
Richard Dillane
Stephen Courtney-Briggs
Avin Shah
Rohan Chopra
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Dalgliesh?
- Dalgliesh is streaming on Hoopla, Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand, AcornTV Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Dalgliesh are there?
- Dalgliesh has 3 seasons and 18 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Dalgliesh?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Dalgliesh. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on December 20, 2024.
- Who stars in Dalgliesh?
- Dalgliesh stars Bertie Carvel, Carlyss Peer, David Pearse, Alistair Brammer, Jeremy Irvine.
