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Last Updated on June 26, 2026 by Stefanie Hutson

If you're a fan of mystery and true crime, Acorn TV's July lineup has plenty to be pleased about – including a new season of Inspector Ellis. Keep reading for the full schedule with descriptions…

Shows Continuing on Acorn TV in July 2026

Murdoch Mysteries, Season 19

Set in early 1900s Toronto, the series follows Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson, Casino Jack, Baking All the Way) as he investigates murders using forensic methods that are unusual for the time. The period setting and focus on early investigative techniques remain central to the show.

New episodes in July are: 

• July 6th – Episode 19, “Fire in the Sky” – A man appears after a bright flash of light in the middle of a field and claims to have been abducted by aliens.
• July 13th – Episode 20, “The Face of Evil” – Murdoch investigates the death of a man found in a burned-out truck and catches a glimpse of the impossible – a long-gone nemesis back from the dead.
• July 20th – Episode 21, “Hell of a Woman” (FINALE) – The investigation into a brutal murder in a public toilet has Murdoch and Inspector Choi butting heads as he closes in on the killer.

Catch up on both current and past seasons of Murdoch Mysteries HERE. 

Summertide (2024, South Africa), Season 1.5 (picking up from where they left off last autumn)

This South African drama follows the Field family across multiple generations, along with those whose lives intersect with theirs. Each character carries hidden motives and personal struggles, revealing the complex ties that bind them over time.

Episodes will premiere as follows:

• July 6th:
  • Episode 37 – The community confronts the aftermath of Clement's death, with the Julia Fields Trust under suspicion and their operations halted. Freddy rallies the community against the poachers.
  • Episode 38 – Clement's death stirs an investigation. Martin, Rebecca, and Amina navigate their complex relationship. Amina's relationship with Wesley takes a dramatic turn. Tristan awaits Yolande’s arrival.
• July 13th:
  • Episode 39 – Tristan faces Yolande. Amina and Wesley deal with his father's arrest. Hannes struggles in prison, and a sudden explosion rocks the community, exposing deeper issues.
  • Episode 40 – Jack and Martin investigate a bay explosion, raising tensions. Amina, and Martin rally the community. Wesley reconnects with Amina, and a mysterious woman surprises Hannes.
• July 20th:
  • Episode 41 – Amina's footage of a bay explosion alarms Jack and Martin. Uncle Freddy's secretive activities raise suspicions. Estella recounts her traumatic experience of surviving a fire to Rebecca.
  • Episode 42 – Emily's health scare worries Gavin, and their future plans face uncertainty. Wilma takes a first step to becoming a ward councilor and leads a campaign against the explosions.
• July 27th:
  • Episode 43 – Jack halts explosive tests in the bay, leading to their campaign facing financial strain. Estella blackmails Rebecca, and Uncle Freddy is jailed for fishing permit fraud.
  • Episode 44 – Martin learns that Lucy's imaginary friend Katie is a coping mechanism. Wilma preps for her first debate. Tristan struggles with the romantic scenes of the school play.

Catch up on the first half of the season HERE. 

Harry Wild, Season 5

Set in Dublin, this mystery series follows retired literature professor Harriet “Harry” Wild (Jane Seymour) after she unexpectedly moves into private investigation. Working with Fergus (Rohan Nedd), a younger partner with very different instincts and experience, she applies her analytical mind and sharp tongue to murder cases that the police do not always solve quickly or neatly. The show combines standalone mysteries with an emphasis on Harry’s unconventional methods, her family relationships, and the often uneasy overlap between her work and the official investigation led by her son, Charlie (Kevin Ryan).

In season 5, Harry, Fergus, and Charlie are drawn into some of their most difficult cases yet. Their investigations involve undercover work, more dangerous criminals, and murders that place the team under greater pressure than before. Joining them is new pathologist Pierce Kennedy (Joe Lando), whose role adds another element to cases that continue to grow more complicated and more high-stakes.

Episodes will premiere in July as follows:

• July 6th – Episode 3, “Take My Whisky Neat & My Enemies Dead” – Harry and Fergus must dive into a murky family history to clear Laura of her husband's murder.
• July 13th – Episode 4, “So Foul & Fair a Death I Have Not Seen” – Harry investigates a theater's history of fatal performances.
• July 20th – Episode 5, “Today's Lesson is Murder” – Fergus’ former bully needs help to clear his name of murder.
• July 27th – Episode 6, “Stotious” (FINALE) – When Malky has no memory of committing murder, Harry, Fergus, and Charlie investigate.

New Shows on Acorn TV in July 2026

July 6th PRemieres

Inspector Ellis, Season 2

Set across Northern England, this crime drama follows DCI Ellis (Sharon D Clarke, Mr Loverman, Showtrial) and DS Harper (Andrew Gower, The Winter King, Carnival Row) as they're dropped into difficult murder cases that local forces have struggled to solve. The series centers on Ellis’s ability to cut through damaged relationships, community tensions, and hidden motives, with each case taking her into a different setting and a different network of secrets.

In season 2, Ellis and Harper face another group of investigations shaped by suspicious deaths, fractured communities, and information people would rather keep buried. As they move from case to case, Ellis’s persistence and analytical approach are tested again by crimes that at first seem impossible to untangle.

Episodes will premiere in July as follows:

• July 6th, Episode 1 “Ashenham: Part 1” – When a well-respected businessman is found dead in Ashenham, DCI Ellis and DS Harper are called in to investigate. But as the local police focus their attention on one young suspect, DCI Ellis must see beyond old grudges to catch the real killer.
• July 13th, Episode 2 “Ashenham: Part 2” – As tensions in Ashenham boil over, DCI Ellis finds herself at the center of multiple crises and under pressure from all sides. After a key suspect vanishes, and dark secrets resurface, she uncovers truth and tragedy buried in the town's complex past.
• July 20th, Episode 3 “Elmsly: Part 1” – When a university student is killed in a scaffolding accident, DCI Ellis and DS Harper take the case. Suspecting foul play, DCI Ellis digs into the victim's final days, uncovering a secret that powerful figures will do anything to protect.
• July 27th, Episode 4 “Elmsly: Part 2” (FINALE) – As new revelations send shockwaves through Elmsly, the detectives are drawn deeper into a web of hidden alliances and unsettling truths. But when a missing person is found battered, public pressure mounts, and DCI Ellis races to solve the case.

Catch up on season 1 HERE. 

July 13th Premieres

True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here, Season 2

Hosted by Hilarie Burton Morgan (One Tree Hill), this true crime series examines murder cases from small towns across the United States, where the people involved often know one another and the impact of the crime is felt across the whole community. The series follows the investigations as details emerge and relationships between victims, suspects, and witnesses come into focus. Six episode binge premiere.

Can't wait? You can stream it HERE right now.

July 20th Premieres

Dear Murderer (2017, New Zealand)

This five-part New Zealand drama is based on the life of lawyer Mike Bungay QC, played by Mark Mitchinson. It follows his rise as a high-profile defense barrister, drawing on both his courtroom career and his turbulent personal life. Five episode binge premiere.

Can't wait? It's also available HERE right now.

July 27th PremierES

The Ridge (2025)

Set between Scotland and New Zealand, this psychological thriller stars Lauren Lyle as Mia, a Scottish doctor who travels abroad for her sister’s wedding and instead arrives to find her dead. As she starts looking into what happened, she's drawn into a small community marked by secrets, suspicion, and older tensions that have not gone away.

The six-part series also stars Jay Ryan, and builds its central story around Mia’s attempt to make sense of her sister’s death while dealing with the people and suspicious circumstances surrounding it.

Episodes will premiere in July as follows:

• July 27th, Episode 1 – Scottish anesthetist Mia Beaton arrives in New Zealand for sister Cassy’s wedding, only to find Cassy has died. Mia determines to find her killer among the unusual townsfolk.

Remaining episodes will continue in August.

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