We return to the gorgeous Kent coast for one more dose of seaside suspense in Whitstable Pearl Collection 2, which sees the sensible Kerry Godliman (After Life, Save Me) reprise her function because the eponymous Pearl, a restaurateur turned non-public detective. The collection sees the return of acquainted faces Frances Barber (Queens of Thriller, Mr. Holmes) and Howard Charles (High Boy, Shadow and Bone) and introduces a brand new character performed by TV favorite Robert Webb (Peep Present).

Following its profitable launch on Acorn TV, a 3rd collection within the pipeline and the primary season about to air on UKTV Drama, it’s the right time to find this gem of a collection. Whitstable Pearl Collection 2 and Collection 1 and a pair of Field set arrive on DVD and digital 25 March 2024 from Acorn Media Worldwide.

Set within the picturesque sixteenth century English seaside resort of Whitstable, one in all Kent’s most gorgeous coastal cities well-known for its native oysters, the enthralling thriller collection, primarily based on acclaimed writer Julie Wassmer’s (EastEnders) in style novels The Whitstable Pearl Thriller and Disappearance at Oare is dropped at life by iconic Norwegian filmmaker Øystein Karlsen (Exit, Dag).

Collection two sees the big-hearted Pearl Nolan (Godliman) proceed to juggle her impeccable investigative expertise whereas working her restaurant with mum Dolly (Barber), though now her work as a full-time investigator takes centre stage.

Six months after the breakdown of her fleeting romance with DCI Mike McGuire (Charles), Pearl is now fortunately relationship provide instructor Tom (Webb) – who’s the definition of a “good man”. However her mom has different concepts and is set to get her and Mike again collectively – though they didn’t finish on the most effective of phrases.

As Pearl develops her crime-busting profession, she and Mike are both pitted towards one another, racing to resolve a case, or compelled to work collectively to get outcomes. Now not companions in love however nonetheless very a lot companions in crime-solving, a collection of contemporary challenges await our dynamic – if not barely dysfunctional – duo. Instances embrace a lacking baby, a sinister case of evening terrors, a deadly twist within the sale of a pub, a slain bride, a Nineteen Seventies movie legend in peril – performed by the inimitable display legend Stephanie Beacham (Coronation Avenue, Dynasty) in a scene-stealing flip – and plenty of extra.

We first meet Pearl, in collection 1, as a well-liked restaurateur whose actual ardour lies in detective work after her police profession was instantly lower brief a few years earlier than. When she discovers the physique of an in depth household good friend, she’s satisfied it was foul play and following her instincts, she units up her personal detective company and embarks on her personal homicide investigation.

With a loveable lead and stellar supporting solid, don’t miss the tide of suspense, heartfelt humour, and British coastal attraction of Whitstable Pearl Collection 2.