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With her son grown up, single mom Pearl Nolan decides to pursue her lifelong dream and launches a private detective agency, which she runs from her family's restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all manner of cases. But when an old friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Whitstable Pearl is available to stream on Acorn TV, Acorn TV (Via Amazon Prime), DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Hoopla in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
With her son grown up, single mom Pearl Nolan decides to pursue her lifelong dream and launches a private detective agency, which she runs from her family's restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all manner of cases. But when an old friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire.
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Episode 1
After a young mother vanishes for seven years, she resurfaces on Whitstable Beach, leaving Pearl determined to uncover where she's been and her reasons for returning.
Directed by David SantWritten by Mike Walden, Sarah-Louise Hawkins, Joe Ainsworth, Ciara Conway, Kit LambertGuest stars Robert Webb, Penny Downie, Sally Ann Triplett, Rob Compton, Lily Currie, Connor Curren, Lauren Akosia
Episode 2
A little girl goes missing at the Whitstable Psychic Fair and skeptical Pearl has to join forces with a psychic to help find her.
Directed by Steve BrettWritten by Ciara ConwayGuest stars Robert Webb, Rachel Woodward Carlton, Kacey Ainsworth, Jaye Jacobs, Marc Baylis
Episode 3
Just as Pearl allows herself a luxury weekend away with Tom, a food critic drops dead in the Whitstable Pearl. Will she come home or stay with Tom?
Directed by David SantWritten by Mike WaldenGuest stars Robert Webb, Rufus Jones, David Verrey, Tom Tidiman, Isis Davis
Episode 4
Why hasn't Charlie told Pearl that he is back from Canada and living in London? Her search for him leads her to find out more about Mike's past.
Directed by David SantWritten by Joe AinsworthGuest stars Rohan Nedd, Kate Robbins, Dave Johns, Francesca Knight, Bamshad Abedi-Amin, Sam Phillips, Larry Lamb, Vicki Michelle
Episode 5
Halloween gets even spookier when a ghost tour guide sees a body being buried on the beach in Whitstable. But Pearl wants to know where the body's gone?
Directed by Steve BrettWritten by Kit LambertGuest stars Rohan Nedd, David Hargreaves, Rupert Hill, Hersha Verity, Jason Kavan, Leanne Rowe
Episode 6
A taxi driver turns up dead with a bullet through his head and an investment banker is nearly assassinated. Pearl goes to investigate who wants him dead.
Directed by Steve BrettWritten by Mike WaldenGuest stars Rohan Nedd, James Doherty, Laura Woodhouse, Andrew Bone, Francesca Zoutewelle, Nick Moran, Doña Croll, Jeanie Hackman
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Kerry GodlimanPearl Nolan
Howard CharlesMike McGuire
Sophia Del PizzoDS Nikki Martel
Rohan NeddCharlie Nolan
Frances BarberDolly Nolan
Isobelle MolloyRuby Williams
Robert WebbTom Grant
Cathy TysonTina Rowe
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