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Karen Pirie

2022 – nowShow2 seasons6 episodes

CrimeDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic766.6Rotten Tomatoes95%84%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic766.6Rotten Tomatoes95%84%

Summary

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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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Karen Pirie episodes

2 seasons · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Distant Echo: Part 1, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 The Distant Echo: Part 2, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 The Distant Echo: Part 3, 8.0
  1. S2 E1 A Darker Domain: Part 1, 7.6
  2. S2 E2 A Darker Domain: Part 2, 7.8
  3. S2 E3 A Darker Domain: Part 3, 7.8

Cast

24 of 70 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gareth Bryn
Written by
Val McDermid
Produced by
Clare Kerr, Marcus Wilson, Huw Kennair-Jones
Music by
Stephanie Taylor

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Facts

September 25, 2022 · August 3, 2025 · Still running

First aired
September 25, 2022
Latest episode
August 3, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
20 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Karen Pirie?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, Karen Pirie streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Karen Pirie worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (75).

How long does it take to watch Karen Pirie?

9 h

About 9 hours: 6 episodes in 2 seasons of about 88 minutes each since 2022, and it's still in production.