Karen Pirie

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?

First Air Date: 2022-09-25

Last Air Date: 2025-07-20

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Emer Kenny, Gareth Bryn

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Lauren Lyle as DS Karen Pirie
Chris Jenks as DC Jason Murray
Zach Wyatt as DS Phil Parhatka
Emer Kenny as River Wilde
Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond
Steve John Shepherd as DCS Lees
Ariyon Bakare as Alex Gilbey Snr
Michael Shaeffer as Weird Mackie Snr
Stuart Bowman as Chief Superintendent Lawson
Jack Hesketh as Weird Mackie Jnr

Seasons

Series 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2022-09-25)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2022-10-02)

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?
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2022-10-09)

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?