Grantchester season 9 release updates, cast changes and everything to know
Grantchester just wrapped up its eighth season, with fans eager to know more about season 9. However, when it arrives, expect a few changes for the British mystery series that will spark it up in its new year!
Based on the novel The Grantchester Mysteries by author James Runcie, Grantchester is set in the titular village in Cambridge, England, in the 1950s. The focus was on Detective Geordie Keating, who gets aid from local vicar Sidney Chambers in solving local mysteries, mostly murders.
Chambers left in season 4 and was replaced by Will Davenport. The series has become quite popular via airing on PBS, and season 9 looks to continue that.
What happened in season 8 of Grantchester?
Season 8 was a dramatic one, opening with Will blaming himself for causing a fatal motorcycle accident. While Geordie managed to prove it wasn’t totally his fault, Will still bears the weight which is not helped by his wife Bonnie expecting a child.
The finale had Will hitting bottom, leaving the village and Geordie yanking him back on track just in time for the pair to solve a murder. Will managed to get out of his funk just as Bonnie went into labor. She gave birth to a boy, making Will realize that life was worth living. Meanwhile, just as he was prepared for retirement, Geordie learned that superior Elliot was being transferred for using excessive force on a suspect, so the brass needed Geordie to stay.
So it looks like Will and Geordie are back on the job, but will that be the case in season 9?
Is Grantchester season 9 filming?
Filming is underway, and as it’s a British production, it’s not affected by the various strikes hitting Hollywood.
Grantchester season 9 release date predictions
It’s likely the series will debut in early 2024 in the UK and then later on PBS, but no exact date has been given yet.
Will Tom Brittney be in Grantchester season 9?
The big news is Tom Brittney has confirmed he’ll be leaving the series, midway through season 9. It’s likely that Will decides to focus on being a father and leave the village. Rishi Nair will be debuting as the new protagonist, Alphy Kotteram.
Grantchester season 9 cast
Aside from the above, it seems the rest of the cast is intact, notably Robson Green as Geordie, Al Weaver as Leonard, and Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy.
- Tom Brittney as Will Davenport
- Robson Green as Geordie Keating
- Rishi Nair as Alphy Kotteram
- Charlotte Ritchie as Bonnie
- Al Weaver as Leonard Finch
- Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs. C
- Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating
- Oliver Dimsdale as Daniel Marlowe
- Nick Brimble as Jack Chapman
- Bradley Hall as DC Larry Peters
- Melissa Johns as Miss Scott
What is Grantchester season 9 about?
The official synopsis hints that the season gets off to a good start, only for Will to receive the big offer that will lead him to leave the village. It also shows the debut of Kotteram and a few more of the quirky mysteries fans have come to love about the show.
"It’s 1961, and life is good for Will and Geordie. The families are always together, from Sunday lunches to planning summer holidays, and with honorary grandparents Mrs. C and Jack and adopted uncles, Daniel and Leonard; it’s one big happy family! But when Will is approached with a life-changing offer, can he leave Grantchester and Geordie behind?As Geordie struggles with personal loss and ever-growing family conflict between Cathy and teenage daughter, Esme, he has no one to turn to. But when he arrests an intruder breaking into the Vicarage, he may find his days of working with a Vicar are not over.Reverend Alphy Kotteram has an instinctive distrust for authority and absolutely no desire to get involved in murder investigations. But Alphy and Geordie will discover they have a lot more in common than they first think, and Alphy will find that in Grantchester, murder is never far away.From deadly circuses, abandoned babies, and hostile historians to vanishing valets and murderous satirists. Together, Geordie and Alphy witness first-hand how religion can be corrupted, but also how faith, love and friendship can offer hope – and renewal."
How many episodes are in Grantchester season 9?
Typically, the series has six episode seasons, however, the episode count could go up to eight episodes like a previous season. We’ll keep you posted as more information comes in.
Grantchester season 9 release schedule
Without a premiere date, we can’t confirm a release schedule. But, we do know that Grantchester‘s upcoming season is likely to run for 6-8 weeks once it begins airing weekly episodes.
Where to stream Grantchester in the US
In the U.S., the series is available to stream on PBS Passport. Seasons 1-5 can be streamed on Prime Video, seasons 6-8 have to be purchased via the platform.
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With a new leading man and a farewell to their old one, Grantchester season 9 will be a big one for the series, and fans are excited to see it unfold. Stay tuned to Hidden Remote for updates.