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Elle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
'Karen Pirie': ITV's 'Binge-Worthy' Crime Thriller Returns And Is A Must-Watch For 'Dept Q' Fans
There's nothing quite like a good series making its way back to our screens after years of waiting for a new season to drop. And for those that are deep in the crime thriller genre, you'll know that such was the case on July 20 when ITV released the second season of Karen Pirie. Once again, Pirie's (Lauren Lyle) back on the scene, and this season has got everything that we want in a murder mystery - a strong female lead, a complex cold case that isn't quite what it seems, and like fan-favourite Dept. Q, all the drama which is set against Scotland's rugged and eerie landscapes that only intensify the depth of the chilling story set to unfold. Following the first season which say Karen being tasked with the responsibility of solving a historic murder which was at the centre of a crime podcast, the fearless detective is now turning her focus to a new case, after being promoted to Detective Inspector. ITV's official logline for the series is as follows: 'After her bittersweet success in series one, Karen has been promoted to Detective Inspector and seemingly given the authority she has long been fighting for. Just as she's getting into the swing of her powerful new role, she is assigned an infamous unsolved case that will put her under intense scrutiny; from her boss, from the media, and ultimately, from sinister forces that would rather the past stayed in the past.' 'As Karen delves deeper into what happened in the autumn of 1984, political grudges and painful secrets reveal themselves - and it soon becomes clear the past is far from dead.' 'The 1984 case of Catriona (Julia Brown) and Adam Grant has confounded investigators and intrigued the public like no other. Catriona, the charming young heiress to a vast oil fortune, and her two-year-old son Adam, were brutally kidnapped at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife. A huge investigation sparks an uncontrollable press storm, but after the arrival of two ransom notes, the culprits unexpectedly fall silent, the case runs cold, and Catriona and Adam are never seen again.' Ye, you can watch the trailer here. The second season of Karen Pirie was released on July 20 and will follow on subsequent Sundays, with all three episodes (each being two hours long) available to stream on ITVX ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside the filming locations behind season 2 of ITV crime drama Karen Pirie
Everything you need to know about the new series, including its breathtaking locations DARK DRAMA Inside the filming locations behind season 2 of ITV crime drama Karen Pirie Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MURDER-MYSTERY favourite Karen Pirie is back for season two as another unsolved murder case is unearthed. The whodunnit is set and filmed in Scotland, with its incredible scenes of breathtaking coastal lines and historic villages lending the series an eerie quality. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Lauren Lyle returns as DS Karen Pirie with Chris Jenks as DC Jason Murray What is Karen Pirie about? The gritty cop drama is produced by Line of Duty bosses and follows Detective Inspector Karen Pirie, freshly promoted after the events of series one. Based on crime writer Val McDermid's novels, the new series is adapted from the Scottish novelist's 2008 page-turner, A Darker Domain. In the second season, Karen is put in charge of an infamous cold case from the 80s that has gained fresh scrutiny from senior police, the media, and the victim's relatives. In 1984, Catriona Grant, the daughter of a wealthy local oil tycoon, was abducted, along with her infant son. The ransom notes that followed stirred up a huge press storm, but the culprits were never traced and neither Catriona nor her son were seen again. But when, in the present day, a body is found with an undeniable link to the historic crime, Karen and her team must discover the truth under intense personal and professional pressure. Here's a list of where some scenes were filmed: The kidnapping scene – Kinghorn, Fife Karen Pirie opens with the dramatic kidnapping scene that the series revolves around. 2 It's been a busy year for Lauren, who has also appeared in Toxic Town and The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Oil tycoon heiress Catriona and her infant son Adam meet up with close friend Bonnie. They grab fish and chips, before taking in the views of the coast from Kinghorn station. But when they all bid farewell, Catriona and Adam are bundled into a car and abducted. These scenes were filmed on the streets of Kinghorn, a coastal town in Fife, with additional footage captured in the nearby town of Inverkeithing. The hostages scene – the Luss Estate in Loch Lochmond This location is featured across both timelines, with viewers first seeing Karen investigate the remote cottage where Catriona and Adam were held, before later flashback scenes showing Catriona and her abductors in a fierce showdown. The Highland estate on the banks of Loch Lochmond has previously featured in Black Mirror and Netflix's The Outlaw King. How to survive TRNSMT 2025 The romantic scene – The Citizen in Glasgow In the present day, Karen has her own struggles to deal with outside of the murder case. She's grappling with her relationship with police colleague Phil, as the pair struggle to keep work and romance separate. In the opening episode, the pair head to Glasgow's The Citizen bar and restaurant for a date. The police station scenes – Glenrothes police station When she's not travelling across Scotland to investigate the crime, Karen can be found in the police station, regrouping with her colleagues on the case. The police station scenes were filmed at the real Glenrothes police Station in Fife. The fateful scene – Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom Legendary music venue the Barrowland also features in season 2. In one of the flashback scenes, we see pals Catriona and Bonnie head out to a nightclub to blow off some steam, where the former meets a shady character who becomes pivotal to her abduction plot. Iconic music venue Barrowland set for major overhaul THE Barrowlands is set for a major upgrade of its iconic neon illuminated facade. The music venue in Glasgow's east end is one of the most iconic in the UK, featuring legendary performancs from Scottish acts such as Primal Scream, Teenage Fanclub, Big Country and Simple Minds. The firm that owns the premises as well as the Barras Marketplace, Margaret McIver Ltd, has lodged plans with the city council to upgrade the front of the building. The proposals include adding two LED displays above the Gallowgate entrance, as reported by the BBC. The renowned neon signage was originally installed in 1982. The Barrowland Ballroom was first opened as a dance hall by Maggie McIver on December 24, 1934. Other world-famous musicians who have played to audiences over the decades include Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Oasis, and U2. The showdown scene – Caiplie Caves, Anstruther The Caiplie Caves are used as a filming location for dramatic scenes as the series reaches its climax. In the present day, Karen and her colleagues inspect the caves, and find a vital clue to solving the mystery. In the past, there's a tense showdown between Catriona's abductors and her family members. The investigation scenes – Malta As the investigation comes to a head and secrets from 40 years ago are uncovered, Karen and her team head to Malta to pursue a suspect. Filming took place in Malta's capital, Valletta, with its historic 16th-century buildings and coastal views giving an idyllic contrast to the harrowing murder case. Who is in the Karen Pirie cast? Lauren Lyle returns as Detective Inspector Karen Pirie. It's been a busy year for the actress having also appeared in Toxic Town and The Bombing of Pan Am 103. Chris Jenks (Sex Education) stars as DC Jason 'Mint' Murray, with Zach Wyatt (The Witcher: Blood Origin) as Karen's boyfriend and colleague, DS Phil Parhatka. James Cosmo (Braveheart) plays oil tycoon Sir Broderick Grant, while Julia Brown (The Last Kingdom) is victim Catriona Grant, daughter of Sir Broderick. When is Karen Pirie season 2 released? The second series of Karen Pirie started at 8pm on ITV on Sunday, July 20. There are three episodes in the series, with the remaining two airing on Sunday, July 27 and Sunday, August 3. All episodes are available to stream on ITVX.
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
ITV Karen Pirie series 2: Full cast list and TV times
Lauren Lyle returns to play the title character, with the series again being adapted by Emer Kenny from one of Val McDermid's novels. Karen has now been promoted to the role of detective inspector and has a cold case to solve. The synopsis for season 2 says: "The 1984 case of Catriona and Adam Grant has confounded investigators and intrigued the public like no other. "Catriona, the charming young heiress to a vast oil fortune, and her two-year-old son Adam, were brutally kidnapped at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife. "The ransom notes that followed stirred up an uncontrollable press storm, but when the culprits fell silent, the police faltered, and Catriona and Adam were never seen again." It continues: "Now, a man's body has been discovered, with indisputable links to the original kidnap. "With the first piece of evidence in decades, Karen must assemble an unbeatable team alongside her sincere and lovable sidekick DC Jason 'Mint' Murray (Chris Jenks) and the brilliant – but romantically complicated – DS Phil Parhatka (Zach Wyatt)." Speaking with the Radio Times about the new series, Lauren Lyle shared: "With a slight sense of not wanting it, she has become the boss and doesn't quite know what to do with that. She has the authority now, but she doesn't know what to do with it. "As she was in season 1, she naturally goes against the rules, and she naturally is very good at her job, but she doesn't necessarily know why or how she's doing it. "So we find her as the head of everyone, and it's still quite funny that she's very small and sarcastic and unsure, but somehow has to pull it all together." Karen Pirie series 2 full cast list Lauren Lyle as DI Karen Pirie Chris Jenks as DC Jason Murray Zach Wyatt as DS Phil Parhatka Steve John Shepherd as DCS Simon Lees Emer Kenny as River Wilde Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond Saskia Ashdown as DC Isla Stark James Cosmo/Jamie Michie as Brodie Grant Frances Tomelty/Madeleine Worrall as Mary Grant John Michie/Jack Stewart as Fergus Sinclair 3 days left to catch up on Karen Pirie Season 1 before Season 2 drops! ⏰ That's 1 episode a day until Sunday, or refresh yourself with this very handy guide #KarenPirie #WhatToWatch #BritishDrama Julia Brown as Cat Grant Mark Rowley as Mick Prentice Kat Ronney as Bonnie Conor Berry as Andy Stuart Campbell as Kevin Thoren Ferguson as DI Anderson Helen Katamba as DC Laurel Blair James Fleet as TBC Tom Mannion as TBC Tommaso Basili as Gabriel Porteous Recommended reading: Everything to know on The Couple Next Door Series 2 starring Annabel Scholey 3 key things to know about new BBC drama Mix Tape that airs this week Everything to know on Channel 5's Murder Most Puzzling starring Phyllis Logan The first episode of Karen Pirie's second series will air at 8pm on ITV1 on Sunday, July 20. After that, the remaining two episodes will air in the same timeslot over the next two weeks. Episodes will be available to watch on ITVX after they have aired on TV.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
ITV Karen Pirie series 2: Full cast list and TV times
Karen has now been promoted to the role of detective inspector and has a cold case to solve. The synopsis for season 2 says: "The 1984 case of Catriona and Adam Grant has confounded investigators and intrigued the public like no other. "Catriona, the charming young heiress to a vast oil fortune, and her two-year-old son Adam, were brutally kidnapped at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife. "The ransom notes that followed stirred up an uncontrollable press storm, but when the culprits fell silent, the police faltered, and Catriona and Adam were never seen again." It continues: "Now, a man's body has been discovered, with indisputable links to the original kidnap. "With the first piece of evidence in decades, Karen must assemble an unbeatable team alongside her sincere and lovable sidekick DC Jason 'Mint' Murray (Chris Jenks) and the brilliant – but romantically complicated – DS Phil Parhatka (Zach Wyatt)." Speaking with the Radio Times about the new series, Lauren Lyle shared: "With a slight sense of not wanting it, she has become the boss and doesn't quite know what to do with that. She has the authority now, but she doesn't know what to do with it. "As she was in season 1, she naturally goes against the rules, and she naturally is very good at her job, but she doesn't necessarily know why or how she's doing it. "So we find her as the head of everyone, and it's still quite funny that she's very small and sarcastic and unsure, but somehow has to pull it all together." Karen Pirie series 2 full cast list Lauren Lyle as DI Karen Pirie Chris Jenks as DC Jason Murray Zach Wyatt as DS Phil Parhatka Steve John Shepherd as DCS Simon Lees Emer Kenny as River Wilde Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond Saskia Ashdown as DC Isla Stark James Cosmo/Jamie Michie as Brodie Grant Frances Tomelty/Madeleine Worrall as Mary Grant John Michie/Jack Stewart as Fergus Sinclair 3 days left to catch up on Karen Pirie Season 1 before Season 2 drops! ⏰ That's 1 episode a day until Sunday, or refresh yourself with this very handy guide #KarenPirie #WhatToWatch #BritishDrama — ITV (@ITV) July 17, 2025 Julia Brown as Cat Grant Mark Rowley as Mick Prentice Kat Ronney as Bonnie Conor Berry as Andy Stuart Campbell as Kevin Thoren Ferguson as DI Anderson Helen Katamba as DC Laurel Blair James Fleet as TBC Tom Mannion as TBC Tommaso Basili as Gabriel Porteous Recommended reading: When will Karen Pirie series 2 be on TV The first episode of Karen Pirie's second series will air at 8pm on ITV1 on Sunday, July 20. After that, the remaining two episodes will air in the same timeslot over the next two weeks. Episodes will be available to watch on ITVX after they have aired on TV.
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
ITV Karen Pirie series 2: Full cast list and TV times
Lauren Lyle returns to play the title character, with the series again being adapted by Emer Kenny from one of Val McDermid's novels. Karen has now been promoted to the role of detective inspector and has a cold case to solve. The synopsis for season 2 says: "The 1984 case of Catriona and Adam Grant has confounded investigators and intrigued the public like no other. "Catriona, the charming young heiress to a vast oil fortune, and her two-year-old son Adam, were brutally kidnapped at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife. "The ransom notes that followed stirred up an uncontrollable press storm, but when the culprits fell silent, the police faltered, and Catriona and Adam were never seen again." It continues: "Now, a man's body has been discovered, with indisputable links to the original kidnap. "With the first piece of evidence in decades, Karen must assemble an unbeatable team alongside her sincere and lovable sidekick DC Jason 'Mint' Murray (Chris Jenks) and the brilliant – but romantically complicated – DS Phil Parhatka (Zach Wyatt)." Speaking with the Radio Times about the new series, Lauren Lyle shared: "With a slight sense of not wanting it, she has become the boss and doesn't quite know what to do with that. She has the authority now, but she doesn't know what to do with it. "As she was in season 1, she naturally goes against the rules, and she naturally is very good at her job, but she doesn't necessarily know why or how she's doing it. "So we find her as the head of everyone, and it's still quite funny that she's very small and sarcastic and unsure, but somehow has to pull it all together." Karen Pirie series 2 full cast list Lauren Lyle as DI Karen Pirie Chris Jenks as DC Jason Murray Zach Wyatt as DS Phil Parhatka Steve John Shepherd as DCS Simon Lees Emer Kenny as River Wilde Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond Saskia Ashdown as DC Isla Stark James Cosmo/Jamie Michie as Brodie Grant Frances Tomelty/Madeleine Worrall as Mary Grant John Michie/Jack Stewart as Fergus Sinclair 3 days left to catch up on Karen Pirie Season 1 before Season 2 drops! ⏰ That's 1 episode a day until Sunday, or refresh yourself with this very handy guide #KarenPirie #WhatToWatch #BritishDrama Julia Brown as Cat Grant Mark Rowley as Mick Prentice Kat Ronney as Bonnie Conor Berry as Andy Stuart Campbell as Kevin Thoren Ferguson as DI Anderson Helen Katamba as DC Laurel Blair James Fleet as TBC Tom Mannion as TBC Tommaso Basili as Gabriel Porteous Recommended reading: Everything to know on The Couple Next Door Series 2 starring Annabel Scholey 3 key things to know about new BBC drama Mix Tape that airs this week Everything to know on Channel 5's Murder Most Puzzling starring Phyllis Logan The first episode of Karen Pirie's second series will air at 8pm on ITV1 on Sunday, July 20. After that, the remaining two episodes will air in the same timeslot over the next two weeks. Episodes will be available to watch on ITVX after they have aired on TV.
