ITV’s Karen Pirie, adapted from Val McDermid’s cold case novels, has been commissioned for a second season. Emer Kenny is set to write an executive produce season two following her success with season one. Season 2 will adapt A Darker Domain, the 2nd in the series of books, with Lauren Lyle returning as the title character.
In ITV’s press release, the premise for season 2 is that “Karen reopens the investigation into the unsolved kidnap of a wealthy young heiress and her baby son back in 1985.”
Lauren Lyle as DS Karen Pirie and Chris Jenks as DC Jason Murray
ValMcDermid is quoted as saying “I know the millions of viewers all over the world who loved the first Karen Pirie series will be as thrilled at this news as I am. I can’t wait to see how the team bring the next book, A Darker Domain, to life!”
The press release continues, saying that “filming will commence in Scotland during early 2024 and details of further casting and key production personnel will be advised in the coming months.”
