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Karen Pirie Season 2 Debuts to Strong Reception as ITV Weighs Future

Streamed in full by viewers who praised its layered storytelling and binge-friendly format, the series now faces renewal based on upcoming ratings analysis.

Overview

  • All three episodes of Season 2, adapted by Emer Kenny from Val McDermid’s A Darker Domain, premiered simultaneously on ITV1 and ITVX on July 20.
  • Lauren Lyle returns as Detective Inspector Karen Pirie, reopening the 1984 kidnapping cold case while balancing past and present timelines without excessive personal trauma.
  • Critics and audiences have highlighted the season’s intricate plotting and grounded character work as prime examples of binge-worthy procedural drama.
  • Some viewers praised the show’s emotional depth, with Lauren Lyle describing a cathartic filming experience on a key scene that blended personal inspiration and narrative authenticity.
  • ITV has yet to confirm a third season and will review broadcast and streaming figures before making a renewal decision.