Karen Pirie Series 2 Filming Kicks Off!
ITV and World Productions have started filming the long-awaited second series of the hit crime drama Karen Pirie. Fans can brace themselves for more suspense, grit, and gripping cold-case investigations.
The Plot: A Darker Domain
Based on Val McDermid’s bestselling novel A Darker Domain, the three-part series follows the fearless Scottish investigator Karen Pirie, played again by Lauren Lyle. Lyle’s stellar performance in series one earned her BAFTA accolades, including Best Actress Television and Favourite Scot on Screen.
This time around, Karen and her team dive into the chilling 1984 kidnapping of heiress Catriona Grant and her baby son. The case is murkier than ever, with dark secrets from the past threatening to resurface as justice hangs in the balance.
Star-Studded Cast Returns – Plus New Faces
- Chris Jenks as DC Jason ‘Mint’ Murray
- Zach Wyatt as DS Phil Parhatka
- Steve John Shepherd as DCS Lees
- Emer Kenny as River Wilde
- Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond
New additions beef up the cast, including Saskia Ashdown as DC Isla Stark, James Cosmo and Frances Tomelty as Catriona’s oil tycoon parents Sir Broderick Grant and Mary, and John Michie turning up as Fergus Sinclair, the father of Catriona’s son Adam.
Production and Broadcast Details
The second series has the official green light from ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill and Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair-Jones, who will oversee the production. World Productions, part of ITV Studios, ensures top quality and high stakes storytelling.
Karen Pirie will air exclusively on ITV1 and be available for streaming on ITVX, promising to keep viewers hooked.
Double-Edged Mystery: Past Meets Present
Alongside digging into a decades-old cold case, Karen teams up with new recruit DC Isla Stark to unravel fresh mysteries unfolding in modern times. This dual timeline promises juicy, edge-of-your-seat drama.
Expect More Twists and Thrills
The second series of Karen Pirie is set to captivate fans all over again. With compelling characters, unexpected shocks, and a dark, gripping story, it’s one crime drama you won’t want to miss.
