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Is Karen Pirie Season 2 releasing in June 2025? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 11, 2025, 19:35 IST Last updated June 11, 2025, 20:49 IST The critically acclaimed ITV crime drama Karen Pirie has captivated audiences with its gripping storytelling and stellar performances, particularly from Lauren Lyle as the fearless Detective Inspector Karen Pirie. Following the success of its debut season in 2022, fans are eagerly awaiting the second season. But is Karen Pirie Season 2 really releasing in June 2025? Here's everything we know so far about the release date, cast, plot, and more. Karen Pirie Season 2 Release Date: Is June 2025 Confirmed? Recent reports have sparked excitement and confusion about the release of Karen Pirie Season 2. While some sources initially suggested a potential June 2025 premiere, more recent updates clarify that the show is set to return in July 2025 in the UK on ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player. For international viewers, the series will premiere on BritBox in the US and Canada in October 2025. Specifically, one source mentioned a launch date of June 21, 2025, but this appears to be an outlier, with the majority of reports confirming July 2025 for the UK release Karen Pirie Season 2 Expected Cast The core cast of Karen Pirie Season 2 will see familiar faces returning alongside exciting new additions, bringing depth to both the present-day and 1984 flashback timelines. Returning Cast Members Lauren Lyle as Detective Inspector Karen Pirie: Now promoted from Detective Sergeant, Karen continues to lead with wit and tenacity. Lyle's performance earned her BAFTA Scotland awards for Best Actress and Audience Favourite in 2023. Chris Jenks as DC Jason 'Mint' Murray: Karen's loyal colleague, known from Sex Education and Vigil . Zach Wyatt as DS Phil Parhatka: A key member of Pirie's team, seen in The Witcher: Blood Origin . Steve John Shepherd as DCS Lees: The team's commanding officer, previously in Harry Potter . Emer Kenny as River Wilde: Also the series' writer, Kenny returns as Karen's friend and colleague. Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond: Known for Wonka and Sex Education , she reprises her role. New Cast Members The new season introduces a fresh ensemble for the 1984 flashbacks and present-day storyline, centered around a new case: Julia Brown as Catriona Grant: The kidnapped heiress to the Grant oil fortune in 1984. Mark Rowley as Mick: A key figure in the flashback timeline, seen in One Day . Kat Ronney as Bonnie and Conor Berry as Andy: Additional 1984 characters. Stuart Campbell as Kevin: Known from The Winter King . Jamie Michie as young Brodie Grant, Madeleine Worrall as young Mary Grant, and Jack Stewart as young Fergus: Portraying the Grant family in 1984. Saskia Ashdown as DC Isla Stark: A new detective adding gender diversity to Pirie's team in the present day. James Cosmo and Frances Tomelty as Sir Broderick Grant and Mary Grant: Catriona's parents in the modern timeline. John Michie as Fergus Sinclair: Catriona's son's father, known from Holby City . Potential Plot Details for Karen Pirie Season 2 Karen Pirie Season 2 is adapted from Val McDermid's novel A Darker Domain , diving into a chilling new cold case set against the backdrop of 1984's political turmoil, including the UK miners' strike. The story unfolds over three feature-length episodes, alternating between the present day and 1984 flashbacks. The plot centers on the 1984 kidnapping of Catriona Grant, a wealthy heiress to the Grant oil fortune, and her infant son, Adam. Initially assumed to be politically motivated, the high-profile case sparked a media frenzy but went cold when the culprits ceased communication, leaving Catriona and Adam missing. Forty years later, the discovery of a man's body prompts Detective Inspector Karen Pirie to reopen the case in secrecy. As she uncovers new evidence, Karen battles increasing media scrutiny and sinister forces determined to keep the truth buried. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
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Karen Pirie Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 11, 2025, 19:35 IST Last updated June 11, 2025, 19:42 IST The gripping ITV detective drama Karen Pirie is set to return for its highly anticipated second season, bringing back the fearless Detective Inspector Karen Pirie, played by the BAFTA Scotland-winning actress Lauren Lyle. Based on Val McDermid's bestselling novels, the series captivated audiences with its first season in 2022, blending suspense, emotional depth, and a fresh take on the crime drama genre. With season 2 now in production, fans are eager for details about the release date, cast, plot, and more. Here's everything we know so far about Karen Pirie Season 2. Release Date Speculation for Karen Pirie Season 2 While ITV has not yet confirmed an exact release date for Karen Pirie Season 2 in the UK, recent updates provide some clarity. Filming began in Scotland and Malta in July 2024, and Emer Kenny, the series' writer and actress (River Wilde), has hinted at a summer 2025 premiere on ITV1 and ITVX, with Sunday night slots expected. Posts on X also suggest a potential July 2025 release for the UK. Karen Pirie Season 2 Expected Cast The core cast of Karen Pirie Season 2 will see familiar faces returning alongside exciting new additions, bringing depth to both the present-day and 1984 flashback timelines. Returning Cast Members Lauren Lyle as Detective Inspector Karen Pirie: Now promoted from Detective Sergeant, Karen continues to lead with wit and tenacity. Lyle's performance earned her BAFTA Scotland awards for Best Actress and Audience Favourite in 2023. Chris Jenks as DC Jason 'Mint' Murray: Karen's loyal colleague, known from Sex Education and Vigil . Zach Wyatt as DS Phil Parhatka: A key member of Pirie's team, seen in The Witcher: Blood Origin . Steve John Shepherd as DCS Lees: The team's commanding officer, previously in Harry Potter . Emer Kenny as River Wilde: Also the series' writer, Kenny returns as Karen's friend and colleague. Rakhee Thakrar as Bel Richmond: Known for Wonka and Sex Education , she reprises her role. New Cast Members The new season introduces a fresh ensemble for the 1984 flashbacks and present-day storyline, centered around a new case: Julia Brown as Catriona Grant: The kidnapped heiress to the Grant oil fortune in 1984. Mark Rowley as Mick: A key figure in the flashback timeline, seen in One Day . Kat Ronney as Bonnie and Conor Berry as Andy: Additional 1984 characters. Stuart Campbell as Kevin: Known from The Winter King . Jamie Michie as young Brodie Grant, Madeleine Worrall as young Mary Grant, and Jack Stewart as young Fergus: Portraying the Grant family in 1984. Saskia Ashdown as DC Isla Stark: A new detective adding gender diversity to Pirie's team in the present day. James Cosmo and Frances Tomelty as Sir Broderick Grant and Mary Grant: Catriona's parents in the modern timeline. John Michie as Fergus Sinclair: Catriona's son's father, known from Holby City . Potential Plot Details for Karen Pirie Season 2 Karen Pirie Season 2 is adapted from Val McDermid's novel A Darker Domain , diving into a chilling new cold case set against the backdrop of 1984's political turmoil, including the UK miners' strike. The story unfolds over three feature-length episodes, alternating between the present day and 1984 flashbacks. The plot centers on the 1984 kidnapping of Catriona Grant, a wealthy heiress to the Grant oil fortune, and her infant son, Adam. Initially assumed to be politically motivated, the high-profile case sparked a media frenzy but went cold when the culprits ceased communication, leaving Catriona and Adam missing. Forty years later, the discovery of a man's body prompts Detective Inspector Karen Pirie to reopen the case in secrecy. As she uncovers new evidence, Karen battles increasing media scrutiny and sinister forces determined to keep the truth buried. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
