Karen Pirie Apr 2026

Whether you are a fan of the novels or a newcomer to the TV series, here is everything you need to know about , the refreshingly "unfashionable" and sharp-tongued Scottish detective. The TV Series (ITV/BritBox)

: You can stream the series on BritBox and ITVX. The Original Books by Val McDermid Karen Pirie

The character was created by "Queen of Crime" Val McDermid. There are currently in the series: The Distant Echo (2003) – The basis for TV Season 1. A Darker Domain (2008) – The basis for TV Season 2. The Skeleton Road (2014) Out of Bounds (2016) Broken Ground (2018) Still Life (2020) Past Lying (2023) Silent Bones (2024) – The latest release. Key Character Facts Whether you are a fan of the novels

: Adapts A Darker Domain . Now promoted to Detective Inspector, Karen investigates a 1984 cold case involving the kidnapping of a wealthy heiress and her young son. There are currently in the series: The Distant

The series follows DS (later DI) Karen Pirie, a young detective in St. Andrews assigned to the Historic Cases Unit.

: Adapts The Distant Echo . Karen reopens a 25-year-old murder case of a barmaid after it becomes the focus of a viral true-crime podcast.