Whitstable Pearl 2021
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- May 24, 2021
- Last Aired
- November 25, 2024
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~14.4 hours (48 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S3E4 "Prisoners of the Past" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Øystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer
- Network
- Acorn TV
- Where to Stream
- Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand
What is Whitstable Pearl?
Topic: Television series "Whitstable Pearl" (2021). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- First aired
- May 24, 2021
- Last aired
- Nov 25, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Acorn TV
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 45 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~48 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Acorn TV
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Title: Whitstable Pearl.
Year: 2021.
Run: 2021–2024.
Seasons: 3 seasons.
Genre: Crime and Mystery, Suspense, Drama, British crime drama.
Platform/Producer: Acorn TV.
Basis: Based on the Whitstable Pearl novels by Julie Wassmer.
Creators: Øystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer.
Cast: Kerry Godliman (Pearl Nolan), Howard Charles, Frances Barber, Isobelle Molloy.
Plot: Pearl Nolan is a single mom and local restaurant owner in the coastal town of Whitstable. After her son is grown and having undergone police training in an earlier career, she launches a private detective agency run from her family's restaurant. Locals bring her various cases due to her caring nature. The series involves her becoming embroiled in a case when an old friend
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of crime and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Free Waters Mytharc May 24, 2021
- E2 Random Acts Core May 24, 2021
- E3 Civil War Core May 31, 2021
- E4 Disappearance at Oare Core Jun 7, 2021
- E5 A Cup O' Kindness Mytharc Jun 14, 2021
- E6 The Man on the Blue Plaque Mytharc Jun 21, 2021
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Babylon Mytharc Nov 28, 2022
- E2 Night Terrors Core Nov 28, 2022
- E3 The Offer Core Dec 5, 2022
- E4 The Gumshoe and the Femme Fatale Core Dec 5, 2022
- E5 Hidden Treasures Mytharc Dec 12, 2022
- E6 To Those We Love Mytharc Dec 12, 2022
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Girl, Whitstable Beach Mytharc Oct 21, 2024
- E2 Death, the Devil and the Fool Core Oct 28, 2024
- E3 Oysters Kilpatrick Core Nov 4, 2024
- E4 Prisoners of the Past Core Nov 11, 2024
- E5 Walking with Ghosts Mytharc Nov 18, 2024
- E6 Someone Like Me Mytharc Nov 25, 2024
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Where can I stream or watch Whitstable Pearl online?
Whitstable Pearl is currently available to watch or stream on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.
Is Whitstable Pearl worth watching?
Whitstable Pearl holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 45 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Mystery for fans of the genre.
How many seasons and episodes are in Whitstable Pearl, and how long does it take to binge?
Whitstable Pearl spans 3 seasons and 18 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 14.4 hours (at an average of 48 minutes per episode).
Which episodes of Whitstable Pearl are essential mytharc vs. filler?
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