Karen Pirie (Seasons 1–2)

Karen Pirie (2022) — a Scottish crime drama adapted from Val McDermid's novel The Distant Echo — is available to watch online on iFILM. DS Karen Pirie is handed a cold case that suddenly got warm again: the 1995 stabbing of a barmaid in St Andrews, raked up by a true-crime podcast.

Three drunk students were questioned at the time and released without charge. Now Karen (Lauren Lyle) is digging, and the deeper she goes, the more dangerous it gets for everyone around her. Adapted by Emer Kenny, the script doesn't reach for easy twists.

Grounded Scottish atmosphere, solid procedural craft, and a lead worth following for more than one case. Stream Karen Pirie online on iFILM.