The Mallorca Files season 3: Release date, trailer and latest news

It's business as usual, though, for the unlikely detective pairing, as was teased in a recent trailer, which showed Miranda (Elen Rhys) and Max (Julian Looman) back in action as they set out to bring more bandits to justice.

Read on for everything you need to know about The Mallorca Files season 3, including which other stars are returning.

The Mallorca Files season 3 release date

The Mallorca Files season 3 is coming to Prime Video on Thursday 8th August.

Previously, the series would air on BBC One during the daytime, but news of The Mallorca Files moving to Prime Video was announced in June.

Ben Donald, executive producer, said: "Introducing global audiences to the stunning island of Mallorca and the world of Miranda and Max during the first two seasons of The Mallorca Files was a blast.

"Elen and Julian created two engaging and loveable characters that found a special place in the hearts of millions of international viewers, so we are beyond thrilled to be working with Amazon MGM Studios and BBC Studios to bring the pair and their crime-solving chemistry back to screen.

"It’s wonderful that new viewers will be able to catch up on the stories to date, while the new season will see even more thrilling stories and action-packed sequences.

"And, of course, the chemistry between Miranda and Max will continue to leave viewers guessing as to what happens next…"

How many episodes in The Mallorca Files season 3?

There are eight episodes in total.

All eight episodes dropped at once on Prime Video - so if you're a fan of a binge watch, you're in luck!

Who stars in The Mallorca Files season 3?

Elen Rhys returns as British detective Miranda Blake alongside Julian Looman as German detective Max Winter. Their relationship is at the heart of the show, and they lead The Mallorca Files cast.

Returning characters also include Palma police chief Inés Villegas (María Fernández Ache), but it seems as though Max's girlfriend Carmen (Tábata Cerezo) won't be returning for season 3.

There are plenty of guest stars to get acquainted with this season, too, including Enrique Arce (Money Heist), Philippe Brenninkmeyer (Mad Men), Francesc Corbera (Places We've Never Been), Charlie Higson (The Fast Show), Michael Jibson (Bodies), David Mora (Memento Mori), Elena Saurel (Buffering) and Leonor Watling (Cities).

What will happen in The Mallorca Files season 3?

It's set to be a season full of action-packed adventure as the pair of detectives come up against some of the big criminal cases unfolding on the sunlit island.

The official synopsis reads: "Set on the sun-drenched and glamorous Spanish island of Mallorca, The Mallorca Files centres around ambitious British detective Miranda Blake and her laid-back German partner Max Winter, who make up the perfect team – if only they could see it.

"In season 3, amid high-stakes adventures, treasure hunts, arson, kidnappings and murders, Max and Miranda’s personal tensions and odd-couple partnership are put to the test. Overseeing their cases is the mercurial and volatile Inés Villegas."

The Mallorca Files season 3 trailer

An exciting and action-packed trailer for The Mallorca Files season 3 has landed. Watch below.

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