Alleyn Mysteries (1990)

Crime · Drama · Mystery

In spring 1948, Alleyn joins a weekend party at Frantock Hall. His deductive powers are tested to the limit as he uncovers the sinister connection between the theft of a priceless chalice and a game of murder that goes horribly wrong. Adapted from the novels by Dame Ngaio Marsh, featuring the character Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (1,065 votes)
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel · Fawesome
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Aug 19, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1990)

7.35 avg 6 episodes 7.2 → 7.6 100 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
0	Artists in Crime	7.2	221
1	A Man Lay Dead	7.1	233
2	The Nursing Home Murder	7.4	191
3	Final Curtain	7.4	195
4	Death at the Bar	7.4	186
5	Death in a White Tie	7.6	172

Season 2 (1994)

7.63 avg 3 episodes 7.7 → 7.5 99 min avg

Declining

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Hand in Glove	7.7	164
2	Dead Water	7.7	160
3	Scales of Justice	7.5	138

Alleyn Mysteries (1990)

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