Fans of the British detective thriller Professor T have been on edge waiting for news about the show's return, and now star Ben Miller has delivered a double dose of excitement. During a recent appearance on The One Show, Miller confirmed that not only is Season 5 on the horizon, but the team is already laying groundwork for a sixth season.
Miller, who plays the brilliant but eccentric criminologist Professor Jasper Tempest, shared the update on May 18, 2026. "We've got Season 5 that will hopefully be coming out in the autumn," he said. "I mean, spoiler alert, we're actually working on Season 6. It's a very exciting situation to be in." The news comes as a relief to viewers who have been eagerly awaiting the show's return since the Season 4 finale aired on September 28, 2025.
The series, which is an adaptation of the Belgian show of the same name, has become a staple for fans of intelligent crime drama. Set in the picturesque city of Cambridge, it follows Professor Tempest as he assists local police with complex cases while managing his obsessive-compulsive disorder. The show has earned an impressive 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing its reputation as a must-watch for detective enthusiasts.
Season 5 promises to deliver even more gripping storylines. According to insiders, upcoming episodes will feature "a boxing match that takes a bloody turn and a series of inexplicable sudden deaths at an upmarket spa." Meanwhile, each of the key characters will "face some tough choices" in their personal lives, adding emotional depth to the procedural drama. Executive producer Jo McGrath has teased that this season will be a pivotal one for the title character, both personally and professionally, culminating in a finale "guaranteed to keep audiences glued."
The cast remains a major draw, with Miller joined by Frances de la Tour, Sunetra Sarker, Juliet Stevenson, Zoë Wanamaker, Barney White, and Rhian Blundell, all expected to return for Season 5. Filming for the new season wrapped last summer, and Miller marked the occasion with behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, building anticipation among fans.
While Season 6 is still a ways off, the confirmation of its development signals strong confidence in the series. For those who haven't yet caught up, Professor T is available to stream on PBS. If you're looking for more gripping detective dramas, check out why Prime Video's Bosch is the detective series you can watch again and again or explore Sky's 'The Death of Sherlock Holmes' finally explores the detective's lost years.
With Season 5 on the way and Season 6 already in the pipeline, Professor T fans have plenty to look forward to. The show's blend of cerebral puzzles, character-driven storytelling, and Miller's compelling performance continues to resonate with audiences, ensuring its place as a standout in the British detective genre.
