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A Taste for Murder: ITVX's New Detective Series
26 Mar
Summary
- A detective moves to Capri after his wife's death.
- He investigates a murder while learning to cook.
- New series stars Phyllis Logan and Warren Brown.
A new six-part crime drama, "A Taste for Murder," is slated for release on ITVX in May 2026. The series centers on DCI Joe Mottram, a detective from London's Metropolitan Police who relocates to the Italian island of Capri following the death of his wife. He seeks to rebuild his relationship with his teenage daughter, Angelica.
Upon arriving in Capri, where his late wife's parents run a seaside restaurant, Mottram is drawn into a murder investigation when a local man's body is discovered. He forms a reluctant partnership with local Inspector Lara Sarrancino to solve unusual island crimes. The investigation takes an unexpected turn as Joe learns Italian cooking, with culinary insights providing clues.
"A Taste for Murder" features a notable cast, including Phyllis Logan from "Downton Abbey" and Warren Brown from "Trigger Point." The series is penned by Matt Baker, known for his work on "Professor T." The plot deepens as the idyllic island setting reveals a complex web of deception, forcing Mottram to confront a shocking truth. The series will also air internationally on BritBox on April 7, 2026.
