From highly-acclaimed Jamaican author Marlon James comes the series, Get Millie Black. The five-parter, which is now arriving on Channel 4 having already been shown in the US, follows a new detective in the TV landscape as she tries to solve a case with her unique brand of skills and personality, which may be easier said than done. Especially, when she gets some unsolicited assistance, which at first glance she isn't happy to receive. Want to know more about the new drama?
Here's everything we know about Get Millie Black.
Get Millie Black release date
Get Millie Black is released on Channel 4 at 9 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The second part airs on Channel 4 at 9 pm on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
In America, the series kicked off its five-episode run on Monday, November 25, 2025, at 9 pm ET/PT on HBO. You can still stream the series via Max at that time.
Get Millie Black cast
Starring as Millie Black in the series is Tamara Lawrance. The actress is no stranger to television, having starred in shows like Invasion, Mr. Loverman and Time. She was also featured in movies such as The Silent Twins, Boxing Day and Kindred.
Lawrance is joined by Joe Dempsie (Game of Thrones), Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Joan) and Chyna McQueen.
Get Millie Black plot
Here is the official synopsis of Get Millie Black: "Ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black returns to Kingston to work missing persons cases, soon finding herself on a quest to save a sibling who won’t be saved, to find a child who can’t be found, to solve a case that will blow her world apart and prove almost as tough to crack as Millie Black.”
Get Millie Black trailer
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Get Millie Black behind the scenes
As we previously stated, Get Millie Black was filmed in Jamaica. Filming began back in 2022 for the series, and throughout the episodes, viewers can expect to see several key locations in Kingston, Jamaica.
