‘Father Brown’ season 13 release window, cast, plot, and more
Criminals in the fictional village of Kembleford, located in the Cotswolds, England, might want to think twice before committing any offenses—Father Brown will continue to be on the case for season 13.
This long-running cozy mystery series from across the pond is based on the short stories of G. K. Chesterton. Fans have come to love the title character played by Mark Williams, a Roman Catholic priest who solves crimes. The series first premiered in 2013 and has been a mainstay on the BBC and BritBox ever since.
Here’s everything we know about Father Brown season 13.
When will Father Brown season 13 be released?
Back in 2024, the BBC made the happy announcement that the show had been renewed for seasons 12 and 13. Season 12 consists of 10 episodes and was released in the U.K. in January 2025. Following that same formula, U.K. audiences can expect to see season 13 in January 2026. The rest of the series is available for American audiences to stream on BritBox and with the BritBox Amazon add-on.
If you need more cozy British murder mystery shows to hold you over, check out Sister Boniface Mysteries or Grantchester.
The cast of Father Brown season 13
Williams is unlikely to be the only returning cast member. We expect Tom Chambers and Claudie Blakley to reprise their roles as Detective Chief Inspector Edgar P. Sullivan and Mrs. Isabel Sullivan. Ruby-May Martinwood and John Burton will likely round out the main cast as Miss Brenda Palmer and Sergeant Daniel Goodfellow, respectively.
Major spoilers ahead for the Father Brown season 12 finale!
Father Brown’s potential season 13 plot
In “The Blessing of the Father,” the Father Brown season 12 finale, Mrs. Devine—now Sullivan—and Chief Inspector Sullivan’s wedding is almost called off when Sullivan’s father, Walter, is shot by an unknown assailant. Thankfully, Father Brown discovers Irene Frost is behind the incident as she blames Walter for her fiancé’s death years earlier. The happy couple ultimately ties the knot and decides to stay in Kembleford after considering a move to London.
This finale set up some potential plot lines for season 13. Audiences can expect to see the newlyweds adjusting to married life, while Sullivan learns to cope with the revelations about his father. Sergeant Goodfellow stood up as Sullivan’s best man, and Sullivan promised to get him his job back after he’d been suspended for involving Father Brown in a top-secret case. This might indicate that his role will be expanded in season 13. Will Sergeant Goodfellow finally be promoted?
Additionally, Brenda—who experienced a few adventures in season 12—has made tentative plans to travel to London with Mrs. Sullivan’s son. Will the lure of the city make it hard for her to return to Kembleford? We’ll find out in season 13.
While fans can only speculate on the mysteries of season 13 at this time, it’s a fun puzzle to ponder. All will be revealed soon enough by Father Brown.
All episodes of Father Brown season 12 are now available to stream on BBC iPlayer in the U.K. New episodes stream weekly on BritBox in North America on Thursdays.
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