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Whitstable Pearl

2021 – 2024 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

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.

6.7(101 reviews)

6.7403% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: May 24, 2021
Last air date: Nov 25, 2024
Status: Returning
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 18
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: Acorn TV
Creator / showrunner: Øystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Buccaneer Media, Acorn Media Enterprises

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Keywords

amateur detectiveseaside

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Kerry Godliman

Pearl Nolan

Howard Charles

Mike McGuire

Sophia Del Pizzo

DS Nikki Martel

Frances Barber

Dolly Nolan

Isobelle Molloy

Ruby Williams

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.7

101 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.699999999999999/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful