How many episodes does Karen Pirie have? | The Sun

KAREN Pirie is ITV's highly anticipated new detective series from the creators of Line Of Duty and Bodyguard.

Following the story of a young detective, find out here how many episodes there are in the new drama.

How many episodes are there in Karen Pirie?

ITV's Karen Pirie has three episodes – each two hours long.

The new drama is based on the novel The Distant Echo by Val McDermid.

The main character is played by Outlander's Lauren Lyle, who was "completely overjoyed" to be starring in the series.

Lauren said: "The world Emer [Kenny] has created using the backbone of Val McDermid's much loved books is electrifying and hooked me immediately.

"I couldn't ask for a more creative, supportive and energetic team to be joining."

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Starring alongside Lyle, are Sex Education's Chris Jenks as Jason "Mints" Murray, Zach Wyatt (Blithe Spirit) as DS Phil Parhatka, Michael Schaeffer (The Salisbury Poisonings) as Tom "Weird" Mackie senior, Ariyon Bakare (His Dark Materials) as Alex Gilbey senior and Alec Newman (Unforgotten) as Sigmund "Ziggy" Malkiewicz senior.

Emer Kenny, who adapted the novel into the screenplay, also stars as Pirie's pal River Wilde.

What has happened in Karen Pirie so far?

Warning: May contains spoilers for episode one.

Episode one hits the ground running with Pirie reopening an investigation into a 1996 murder case following the popularity of a proactive true crime podcast.

The murder case is of young barmaid Rosie Duff, who was brutally killed in the Scottish university town of St Andrews 25 years ago.

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While no charges were made over the death of the teenager, suspicion immediately fell on three drunken students who claimed to have found her body.

Through the use of flashbacks and present-day scenes, viewers watch Sigmund "Ziggy" Malkiewicz, Tom "Weird" Mackie and Alex Gilbey continue with their current lives clearly harbouring a dark secret about that night.

And more than two decades later, Pirie is determined to find out if these men know more than they previously let on.

When is Karen Pirie on ITV?

Detective drama Karen Pirie kicked off on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 8pm on ITV.

The series will air a new instalment at the same time every week.

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As long as there are no delays, the final episode will be broadcast on Sunday, October 9, in the same time slot.

However if you can't wait that long, all episodes are available to watch now on the ITV Hub.

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