Series 3
The Good Ship Murder Season 3 sees cabaret singer/ex-detective Jack Grayling (Shayne Ward) and First Officer Kate Woods (Catherine Tyldesley) investigating more murders aboard MSC Virtuosa as it sails Mediterranean and beyond, with Ross Adams joining as entertainment director, and new cast members like Ellie Leach adding intrigue, all kicking off with a Christmas special in late 2025 and airing new episodes into 2026, featuring destinations like Crete, Istanbul, and Ibiza.
01 Chrismas Special - Alicante
48mAfter a passenger is murdered, the hunt for the truth leads deep into a web of deceit and desperation. And with Jack drawn back in by the mystery, will he also rekindle his romance with Kate?
2025-12-27 3.0
02 Cannes
45mThe ship docks in Cannes, where a rising star is murdered at a film premiere.
2026-01-06 6.0
03 Istanbul
45mAfter a murder takes place onboard during a presentation by a renowned wellness guru, Jack is on the case - and the prime suspect is a disgruntled patient.
2026-01-13 5.0
04 Crete
46mNo synopsis yet.
2026-01-20 6.0
05 Cape Verde
45mTwo widows embark on a grief cruise to celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones. But after the pair visit a shrine, one is found murdered. Jack and Kate are on the case.
2026-01-27 7.0
06 Valletta
45mNo synopsis yet.
2026-02-03 6.0
07 Ibiza
46mAfter a nightclub owner's slimy business associate is murdered - by being pushed off the venue's balcony - Jack and Kate get on the case. Meanwhile, the pair reach a new understanding.
2026-02-10 5.0
08 Ancona
47mThe ship docks in Ancona, Italy. Piers is in great spirits, and arranges to meet Sharon for some food, their romance blossoming beautifully. But first he must entertain two old naval college friends, Jens and Antoine.
2026-02-17 1.0
Who is in it
Shayne WardJack Grayling
Catherine TyldesleyFirst Officer Kate Woods
Geoffrey BretonPiers de Vreese
Zak DouglasJamil Al-Rashid
Kiza DeenFrankie Johnson- Ross AdamsColin Smallwood