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Karen Pirie

2022 Returning Series 88m episodes

6.9/10 106 votes

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When a 25-year-old murder in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true-crime podcast, DS Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up a review. Digging up the past, Karen uncovers fresh evidence and a potential perpetrator. But when suspects start coming under attack, the cold case turns into an active investigation. Can Karen find the killer before it’s too late?

Created by:: Emer Kenny, Gareth Bryn
Cast:: Lauren Lyle, Chris Jenks, Zach Wyatt, Emer Kenny
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: ITV1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 5.3

Episode 1

2025-07-20 · 89m

When a body is discovered in a quarry, DI Karen Pirie and her team are tasked with reopening the case of the infamous 1984 kidnapping of an heiress and her son.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 5.4

Episode 2

2025-07-27 · 86m

The team are closer than ever to the truth as Karen digs into Cat's life and disappearance, but a shock discovery changes the course of the investigation.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 5.6

Episode 3

2025-08-03 · 89m

The case takes a dramatic turn and the pressure from all sides increases as Karen races to track down those responsible for the kidnap before the truth is buried.

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