Stephen Moyer Stars in AcornTV Art Detectives Crime Drama

Stephen Moyer, best known for his role as vampire Bill Compton on HBO's True Blood, stars as Detective Inspector Mick Palmer in the new British mystery series Art Detectives on Acorn TV, which premiered in June 2025. The show centers on the Heritage Crime Unit, the smallest department in the police force, specializing in art fraud and crimes linked to the art world, including forged paintings and stolen Viking gold. Moyer not only stars but also serves as an executive producer, allowing him to shape the series and develop his character's backstory, including Palmer's complicated family relationships and romantic misadventures. The show pairs Palmer with Police Constable Shazia Malik, and unlike many detective dramas, it focuses on their professional partnership without a romantic subplot. Drawing from real cases and insights from the actual Heritage Crime Unit, the series offers a fresh take on crime-solving in the art world, incorporating themes of greed, obsession, and revenge. Moyer has expressed interest in continuing to explore roles beyond vampires and has hinted at discussions about a True Blood revival, though nothing has materialized yet.