Season 2 – Karen Pirie

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Audience Member A very enjoyable whodunit set in Scotland 🤗 I’ve watched both seasons and loved the relationship the lead has with her colleagues, along with all the mischievous red herrings 🤪 Let’s hope they make a third 🧐✌️ Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/17/25 Full Review Edmond W Not bad. But season 1 was better Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review Pipe A Karen Pirie, Season Two - A Gripping Case Weighed Down by a Miscast Lead The British crime drama Karen Pirie returns for a much-anticipated second season, bringing with it a compelling new cold case. Promoted from Detective Sergeant to Detective Inspector, Karen Pirie now takes on the mysterious disappearance of a billionaire's daughter and her child, a decades-old case riddled with unanswered questions, dark secrets, and an unsettling trail of privilege and neglect. The writing remains a strong point of the series. The plot unfolds with intelligence and subtlety, expertly balancing the intricacies of police work with the emotional depth of unresolved trauma. The pacing is tight, the supporting characters well-drawn, and the atmosphere appropriately brooding. However, the series suffers from a serious casting misstep that undermines its overall impact. Lauren Lyle, in the role of DI Karen Pirie, continues to feel miscast. Rather than embodying the weight and authority expected of a seasoned detective inspector, Lyle often appears more like a university student in a role-play exercise. Her performance lacks gravitas, and at times even borders on juvenile, an issue made more apparent when set against the more nuanced and grounded portrayals of her co-stars. One can't help but sense a certain awkwardness in the way others deliver lines opposite her, as if compensating for a missing emotional center. It's a shame, because Karen Pirie has all the ingredients of a truly excellent crime drama: clever writing, rich character dynamics, and timely themes. But with a protagonist who never quite convinces, the show is left with a glaring imbalance. This second season deserved a lead with greater depth and command. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Audience Member Amazing season with a satisfying conclusion. JK Rowling should watch and learn how to build crime mystery without the story turning unbelievable and convoluted. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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