TV series
Karen Pirie
2022–, English, on ITV1. Created by Emer Kenny & Gareth Bryn.
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?
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 88 min
- Status
- Still running
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Karen Pirie
Karen Pirie is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E3: Episode 3
Aired 3 August 2025
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Emer KennyCreator
- Gareth BrynCreator
- Lauren LyleDS Karen Pirie · 6 ep
- Chris JenksDC Jason Murray · 6 ep
- Zach WyattDS Phil Parhatka · 6 ep
- Emer KennyRiver Wilde · 6 ep
- Rakhee ThakrarBel Richmond · 6 ep
- Steve John ShepherdDI Simon Lees · 6 ep
- Ariyon BakareAlex Gilbey Snr · 3 ep
- Michael ShaefferWeird Mackie Snr · 3 ep
- Stuart BowmanChief Superintendent Lawson · 3 ep
- Jack HeskethWeird Mackie Jnr · 3 ep
- Jhon LumsdenZiggy Malkiewicz Jnr · 3 ep
- Buom TihngangAlex Gilbey Jnr · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 September 2022
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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News & fan talk
What Karen Pirie is based on
Karen Pirie is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Karen Pirie: quick answers
Is Karen Pirie worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Karen Pirie are there?
Karen Pirie has 2 seasons and 6 episodes, about 88 minutes each.
Is Karen Pirie finished?
Karen Pirie is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Karen Pirie on?
Karen Pirie is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Karen Pirie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Karen Pirie yet.
What shows are like Karen Pirie?
If you liked Karen Pirie, try The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Rebus, Murder in a Small Town.
Who created Karen Pirie?
Karen Pirie was created by Emer Kenny and Gareth Bryn and stars Lauren Lyle, Chris Jenks, Zach Wyatt.
What is Karen Pirie based on?
Karen Pirie is adapted from a novel.