The best TV shows on PBS Masterpiece right now are Maigret Season 2, The Gold Season 2, Professor T Season 5, The Marlow Murder Club Season 3, and Marble Hall Murders. Masterpiece, PBS's long-running drama and mystery showcase, is centering all five in its fall 2026 lineup. Three arrived in October and two arrived in September. Together they give mystery viewers a full Sunday-night slate plus catch-up and binge options this month.
Table of Contents
- October's three Sunday-night arrivals
- September mysteries still in rotation
- How do you watch each series?
- Which series fits your taste?
October's three Sunday-night arrivals
Professor T Season 5 leads the evening at 8 p.m. ET on most PBS stations and the PBS app. All six episodes were already available as an early-release binge for PBS Passport members since August 9, 2026, according to Telly Visions in its October PBS Passport guide. Maigret Season 2 follows at 9/8c.
It stars Benjamin Wainwright and premiered Sunday, October 18, 2026, with streaming via broadcast, the PBS App, and PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video, according to PBS via The Futon Critic in its official trailer announcement. The Gold Season 2 closes the night at 10 p.m. ET on most PBS stations. Telly Visions reports in its season preview that all six episodes were made available to binge on PBS Passport for members on premiere day.
September mysteries still in rotation
The Marlow Murder Club Season 3 premiered September 6, 2026 on Masterpiece. Seasons 1-3 stream on PBS Passport, with prior seasons also on PBS Masterpiece via Prime Video. Marble Hall Murders premiered the same night at 9/8c.
It follows Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders and remains part of the fall mystery rotation. PBS pairs these September premieres with the October arrivals of Professor T, Maigret, and The Gold. That makes this month a good time to start a September series while following an October broadcast.
How do you watch each series?
Broadcast times and free streaming windows vary by local PBS station, so check local listings first. Full-season binges generally require extra access.
Amazon confirms PBS Masterpiece is included in its new five-service Prime Video streaming bundle in the U.S., according to Amazon Press Center in its bundle announcement. That bundle covers fall titles including Marlow Murder Club Season 3, Marble Hall Murders, and Maigret Season 2.
- Check your local PBS schedule for Sunday broadcast times.
- Use the PBS App for simulcast and limited catch-up viewing.
- Use PBS Passport membership for full-season binges, including early releases.
- Use the paid PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel for an alternative streaming path.
Which series fits your taste?
Choose Professor T for a procedural led by a brilliant but difficult academic consultant. Its early Passport binge makes it the easiest October show to catch up fast. Choose Maigret for classic Paris detective work centered on one investigator. Its Sunday 9/8c slot places it between the other two October premieres.
Choose The Gold for a fact-based crime story told across six episodes. Its day-one Passport binge suits viewers who prefer to watch at their own pace. Choose The Marlow Murder Club for a cozy, character-driven mystery with three seasons now streaming. Choose Marble Hall Murders for a puzzle built around books and murder. Check which seasons your Passport or Prime Video access includes before you start.