A small coastal town in England, close-to-home murders, and an engaging crime-solving duo make for the latest mystery series to charm U.S. viewers.
Whitstable Pearl airs Thursday, April 17 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streaming live on the WXXI app.
Pearl (Kerry Godliman, After Life) is a single mother with a caring nature and a small family restaurant — the perfect draw for locals facing all kinds of problems. Pearl’s lifelong dream of running a private detective agency gets a boost when she discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship.
Adding to the intrigue is the arrival of a new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles, The Musketeers), who disapproves of Pearl’s interference. Challenges arise all over Whitstable, including leaky boats, questionable suicide notes, and mysterious piles of cash. As Pearl and Mike hash out a way to work together, they come to an understanding that might lead to more than just a working relationship.
Photo: Kerry Godliman as Pearl. Credit: Provided by APT