"miss Scarlet - & The Duke" A Pauper's Grave(2022)
Critics praised the episode for moving beyond the "mystery-of-the-week" format to explore the depth of loyalty within Eliza’s team. Ivy’s expanded role was particularly well-received as a refreshing change of pace.
The episode finds Eliza Scarlet in the rare and uncomfortable position of being the prime suspect in a series of break-ins at city mortuaries. After losing her mother’s ring at a crime scene while investigating files, she is forced into hiding to avoid immediate arrest by the Chief Coroner, Mr. Thackery. "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" A Pauper's Grave(2022)
The episode continues the show’s tradition of using its Victorian setting to highlight women's limited circumstances, specifically how Eliza’s gender makes her an easy target for chauvinistic officials. Critics praised the episode for moving beyond the