TV Series2022–present · 1 season · 3 episodes · Returning

Karen Pirie

Name: Karen Pirie
Genre: Crime, Drama
Cast: Lauren Lyle, Emer Kenny, Chris Jenks, Zach Wyatt, Rakhee Thakrar

Taste attributes: crimedramamysteryslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricateenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilsolving the riddle/not as it seems

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Boxlist takeWeighty and smart: a fresh crime series, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: very intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

6.7 /10

TMDB · 35 votes

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Where to watch

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Streaming data: JustWatch

Season

Series 1

· 2022 · 3 episodes

Episodes (3)

1Episode 125 Sep 2022
When a historic murder case in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true crime podcast, fearless detective Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up the cold case review.
2Episode 22 Oct 2022
With suspects under attack, Karen's cold case review becomes a live investigation. Is someone out for revenge for Rosie's death, or trying to ensure that the truth remains hidden?
3Episode 39 Oct 2022
Karen is forced to confront a version of the truth she never thought possible - with everything at stake, will she finally find Rosie's killer and achieve justice after 25 years?

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Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it

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Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

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?

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