The BEST seasons of The Good Ship Murder

Every season of The Good Ship Murder ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Good Ship Murder!

There's a murder in every port in this drama set in the sunny Mediterranean.

Last Updated: 3/11/2026Network: 5Status: Continuing
Series 1
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6.63
8 votes

#1 - Series 1

First Aired 10/13/2023

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.

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6.50
2 votes

#2 - Series 3

First Aired 12/27/2025

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.

Series 2
star
6.00
5 votes

#3 - Series 2

First Aired 1/10/2025

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.