Val McDermid’s iconic detective gets a sharp, youthful update in this atmospheric cold case drama set in St Andrews.
Series Analysis:
Karen Pirie isn't your typical detective. She’s younger, scrappier, and carries her evidence in a bum bag. Lauren Lyle delivers a performance that cuts through the dreich Scottish air, turning a standard procedural into a study of sheer tenacity. Following a finale that exposed decades of buried secrets, viewers are left hanging in the agonizing wait for renewal news regarding the Historic Cases Unit. The St Andrews streets might be quiet, but the demand for justice is loud. While the investigation remains on ice, you need to stay alert for the slightest break in the silence. To ensure you are the first on the scene when the next case file opens, adding a reminder is a crucial piece of evidence gathering.
Tone: Tenacious, Atmospheric, Sharp
Last Updated: February 2026