Robson Green shared a bittersweet update with Grantchester fans, reminding US viewers that the final season of the long-running crime drama has officially arrived.
Sharing a photo from the show alongside co-star Rishi Nair, Robson teased that the upcoming chapter is the "best one yet."
"It's the beginning of the end," the actor penned. "The final season of Grantchester lands across the pond in the US. Grantchester… A quiet, idyllic, peaceful and quintessentially English village that has a meadow and a beautiful river. Perfect for picnics and murder! It's the Final Season and it's the best one yet!"
The announcement sparked an emotional wave of fan reactions. While many expressed excitement, others were left devastated, with one fan commenting, "Say it isn't so! Thank you for bringing such wonderful stories and beloved characters to many," while another admitted, "I'm a mess. So happy and yet sad this is the final season. Best of the best!!!"
With filming for the 11th and concluding chapter having wrapped last October, fans on both sides of the pond are preparing to bid a reluctant farewell to the formidable crime-solving duo, DI Geordie Keating and vicar Alphy Kotteram.
While it's sad to see the beloved series go after 11 years, there's no doubt the finale will be a memorable send-off.
© ITVWhen will season 11 air in the UK?
A UK release date has not yet been confirmed. However, with both seasons nine and ten having aired on ITV in January 2025 and 2026, we'd expect the final season to premiere in January 2027.
What has Robson said about Grantchester ending?
In July last year, it was announced that Grantchester would end with its 11th season. At the time, Robson paid tribute to his fellow cast and crew members, who he said have become "family".
"From the very beginning, I have had the incredible fortune to be part of this extraordinary team of talented, passionate, and dedicated individuals who have become more than colleagues. They have become family," the actor said in a statement.
© PBS/MASTERPIECE"I have made friendships forged through shared laughter, challenges, and triumphs. The bonds we’ve formed extend far beyond the camera lens, and I know that they will endure long after the final scene within the Grantchester world has been filmed. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey."
What to expect from Grantchester season 11
Season 11 picks up in the summer of 1963, with each character standing at a crossroads that will shape their future.
The synopsis reads: "Alphy's growing connection with the bishop's daughter Meg coincides with more discoveries about his past and the life he might have lived. Will he find the answers he’s been searching for? Geordie enjoys a period of relative calm with Cathy and their family, but a tempting offer from his commanding officer threatens to upend everything. Will he risk losing the life he loves?"
© Kudos/Masterpiece/ITVIt continues: "Leonard, too, faces quiet yet profound change as caring for a neighbour's son awakens a paternal side he never knew existed, challenging him to reevaluate his purpose. With themes of family, forgiveness, faith, and introspection, Grantchester’s last chapter promises self-discovery, hope, and transformation.
Grantchester is available to watch on ITVX in the UK and PBS in the US.
