Get ready, mystery lovers! The popular detective drama Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators is back, and fans are already hooked on the new season. Viewers have been enthusiastically binge-watching the tenth episode series, calling it 'amazing'. This series, starring Jo Joyner and Mark Benton, follows the unlikely partnership of a tough ex-cop, Frank Hathaway, and a warm-hearted former hairdresser, Lu Shakespeare, as they solve crimes in Stratford-upon-Avon. Good news for fans: the show has been renewed for a sixth season, set to premiere on U&alibi in 2026, followed by releases on the BBC and iPlayer. But what makes this show so special?
It's no surprise that Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators has been recommissioned for another season. The cozy crime show, which holds a high score of 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, is well-loved among fans for its perfect mixture of comedy and crime, not to mention its lovable leads, Jo Joyner and Mark Benton.
What are viewers saying about season five?
The new episodes have been a hit, with viewers praising the show on social media. One fan wrote, "Love the new series, I'm obsessed," while another said they "absolutely loved" the new episodes. A third added, "I binge-watched and thoroughly enjoyed it after the 2 years away."
What happens in season five?
Created by Paul Matthew Thompson and the late Jude Tindall, the series follows the crime-solving duo Frank Hathaway and Lu Shakespeare as they take on more mysteries in Stratford-Upon-Avon. In the season opener, Frank and Lu, who had gone their separate ways, are forced to team up again alongside their assistant Sebastian (Patrick Walshe McBride). The trio are invited by new client Rick to a retreat so they can uncover a corporate spy who is trying to steal the details of a big new contract. But when Rick is electrocuted right in front of them, Frank and Lu must put their differences aside to find the killer.
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