Anything but Retiring: a Plot Full of Twists and Turns

Retired Detective Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) May Think His Crime-Solving Days Are Far Behind Him, but When an Old Friend Calls Him up for Help with a Missing Person Case in Amsterdam, Baptiste Is Thrown Back into His Old World —Even If He Believes, as He So Often Says, “I’m Not the Man I Used to Be. ”

A Fresh Start to Another Series

If You Watched the Missing, Then You’re Already Primed for the Next Chapter with Baptiste. While Baptiste Technically Is a Spinoff, It Is a Standalone Series, So New Fans Can Jump in Without Having Seen the Missing, and Not Miss a Heart-Pounding Beat of the Action.

The All-Star Lineup: Meet the Cast

From Masterpiece Fan Favorites Like Downton Abbey and Home Fires, to Pbs Hits Like Call the Midwife and the Bletchley Circle, Learn More About Where You’ve Seen the Stars of Baptiste Before.

Baptiste Joins Masterpiece Mystery!'S Stellar Lineup

If You’re a Fan of Tightly Plotted Crime Series Like Unforgotten, Inspector Lewis and Endeavour, Then This Is the Series for You. Baptiste Is a Gripping Procedural with a Plot That Will Constantly Keep You Guessing, and Will Keep You on Your Toes from Start to Finish.

Amsterdam: the Intriguing Center of the Action

Felt Like You’ve Walked Every Inch of Oxford with Endeavour, Peeked into Every Cozy Corner of Rural Grantchester? There Is a New and Unforgettable Locale for Masterpiece Mystery! Fans to Enjoy in Baptiste: Amsterdam.

The Action Starts April 12: on Air and Online

Baptiste Premieres on Masterpiece Mystery! on Sunday, April 12 at 10/9C, with New Episodes Running Through Sunday, May 17. Watch on-Air, Online, or with the Pbs Video App.

Baptiste: Everything You Need to Know

By Sarah Jenkins

• Oct 8, 2026 • 6 min read

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Good News, Masterpiece Mystery! Fans. a New Crime Drama Is Coming Soon. Don’t Miss a Second of the Crime Drama Baptiste, Premiering Sunday, April 12 at a Special Time — 10/9C. from the Adrenalized Plot to Its Stunning Setting (Amsterdam), and the Cast That Clever Fans Will Recognize as Masterpiece Fan Favorites, Find out What You Need to Know Before the Premiere.

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