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The Ink Black Heart – C.B. Strike

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Based on the best-selling novels by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling), Tom Burke ("The Musketeers") stars as private detective Cormoran Strike, a former war veteran now working out of a cramped London office. Together with his assistant, Robin Ellacott, Cormoran tackles cases that have, so far, baffled the police. Though struggling with the psychological and physical toll that combat have wrought on him, Cormoran is well-equipped to delve into complex conundrums thanks to his background as a Special Investigation Branch investigator.
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Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Some of it was so rushed that the narrative became gibberish. Rated: 2/5 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Joel Keller Decider While the mystery in C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart is a bit slowly-paced, we do appreciate the elbow room the writers have to explore the lives and relationships of Strike, Robin and the other series regulars. Jan 26, 2025 Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said The suggestion of romance continues to thrust and parry, but is gently squelched. Will this be another Moonlighting? Shoutout to the great British character actor Ruth Sheen as the smart, honest assistant we all need. Rated: 2/4 Jan 24, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick P I’ve fallen in love with the characters and the script and the plots are very good. I’ve read all the books and have to say that they are both good, TV and book, but obviously a bit different. I feel a bit more sympathy for the TV Strike. I’m looking forward very much to the next one! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/25 Full Review John F Another series looses its way. We couldn't make it through the second episode. Maybe next time will be more like the last time. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/08/25 Full Review Aviv G Started off really good and interesting (first episode), but then sadly got too complicated, like trying to be an Agatha Christi 2.0. But I guess Agatha's magic was being able to pull it off. Here it was too many characters, too many names, you don't recall context between them and between them and the plot, and in the end you don't even realize how they managed to figure it out... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Anthony D Loved the previous seasons and they followed the books well. This season on the other hand felt rushed. The book was so good, action packed and hard to put down while the show was almost the complete opposite. They never developed the characters and really missed major plot parts of the book. The next book was also phenomenal and for it to be done properly will need a longer season otherwise don’t waste the actors or our time. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/10/25 Full Review Noel K Wow...what a reversal of fortune! A series that was primarily character driven falls flat on its face. Never weighted towards strength of story, this once enjoyable series has lost its way with a convoluted storyline and actors clearly jaded beneath its weight. Oh well...on to the next show. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/25/25 Full Review Tom O This series is a waste of time. A overcrowded list of characters and a woeful dialogue makes this the worst C.B. Strike series I have ever seen. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Tom Burke

Cormoran Strike

Holliday Grainger

Robin Ellacott

Kerr Logan

Matthew Cunliffe

Kevin Bishop

Wally Cardew

Jonas Armstrong

Saul Morris

Tupele Dorgu

Midge Greenstreet

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 16, 2024 The Ink Black Heart Edie Ledwell, the co-creator of cult TV cartoon "The Ink Black Heart", is being harassed by an online figure, Anomie; she asks Robin to uncover Anomie's true identity. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 16, 2024 The Ink Black Heart Robin, Strike and Barclay all take risks to further the investigation now that they think Anomie probably killed Edie Ledwell; Strike receives an unexpected and unwelcome visitor. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 23, 2024 The Ink Black Heart Robin and Strike make a major breakthrough, having eliminated several suspects; Robin's cover is blown; Strike stays the night at her new flat; Anomie claims another two victims. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 23, 2024 The Ink Black Heart The agency is the target of a devastating attack; Strike figures out who killed Edie, and having secured proof, Robin puts herself in danger in order to save lives. Details

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Season Info

Director
Susan Tully
Executive Producer
Ben Richards, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, J.K. Rowling
Screenwriter
J.K. Rowling, Tom Edge
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 16, 2024