TV series
When a 25-year-old murder in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true-crime podcast, DS Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up a review. Digging up the past, Karen uncovers fresh evidence and a potential perpetrator. But when suspects start coming under attack, the cold case turns into an active investigation. Can Karen find the killer before it’s too late?
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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When a 25-year-old murder in St Andrews becomes the subject of a provocative true-crime podcast, DS Karen Pirie is tasked with heading up a review. Digging up the past, Karen uncovers fresh evidence and a potential perpetrator. But when suspects start coming under attack, the cold case turns into an active investigation. Can Karen find the killer before it’s too late?
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Episode 1
When a body is discovered in a quarry, DI Karen Pirie and her team are tasked with reopening the case of the infamous 1984 kidnapping of an heiress and her son.
Guest stars Thoren Ferguson, Kat Ronney, Alex Gilmour, Andrew Gilmour, Ashleigh Trainer, Madeleine Worrall, Craig McGinlay, Gillian Apter
Episode 2
The team are closer than ever to the truth as Karen digs into Cat's life and disappearance, but a shock discovery changes the course of the investigation.
Guest stars Thoren Ferguson, Tommaso Basili, Kat Ronney, Alex Gilmour, Andrew Gilmour, Madeleine Worrall, Helen Katamba, Jack Stewart
Episode 3
The case takes a dramatic turn and the pressure from all sides increases as Karen races to track down those responsible for the kidnap before the truth is buried.
Guest stars Tommaso Basili, James Fleet, Alex Gilmour, Andrew Gilmour, Madeleine Worrall, Craig McGinlay, Gillian Apter, Jack Stewart
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Lauren LyleDI Karen Pirie
Chris JenksDC Jason Murray
Zach WyattDS Phil Parhatka
Emer KennyRiver Wilde
Rakhee ThakrarBel Richmond
Ariyon BakareAlex Gilbey Snr
Michael ShaefferWeird Mackie Snr
Stuart BowmanChief Superintendent Lawson
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