The Good Ship Murder

TV SERIES 2023 3 SEASONS

Overview

Former police detective Jack Grayling, pursuing his dream of becoming a cabaret singer on a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship, investigates a series of murders on board with the help of the ship's first officer, Kate Woods.

This production, originally released in 2023, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Mystery, Drama, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.9 across its 3 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Mystery and Drama.
• Produced in United Kingdom.
• Original Language: English.

Starring Cast

Shayne Ward

Jack Grayling

Catherine Tyldesley

First Officer Kate Woods

Geoffrey Breton

Piers de Vreese

Zak Douglas

Jamil Al-Rashid

Seasons

Specials

1 Episodes • Aired 2024-12-18

No season overview provided for this season.

Series 1

8 Episodes • Aired 2023-10-13

Ex-cop-turned-cabaret-singer Jack and first officer Kate join forces to crack a series of murders aboard a Mediterranean cruise liner. Though their partnership starts off chilly, their teamwork soon becomes seamless—both in solving crimes and in matters of the heart, as romance begins to bloom.

Series 2

7 Episodes • Aired 2025-01-09

Jack and first officer Kate are back on board and ready to solve more high-seas mysteries. After proving to be a dream team, their sleuthing skills will once again be put to the test as a new wave of crimes rocks the Mediterranean cruise liner. With danger lurking between the cocktails and cabaret, Jack and Kate will have plenty to sink their teeth into—while their budding romance continues to set sail.

Series 3

8 Episodes • Aired 2025-12-27

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.