Drama

Whitstable Pearl

Follow single mother Pearl as she pursues her dream to start a private detective agency, which she runs from her family restaurant in the coastal English town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals flock to her with all kinds of cases. But when a friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with a gruff new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire.

The Free Waters

48m 44s

Restaurant owner and private detective Pearl Nolan discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship. The police, led by out-of-towner Chief Inspector Mike McGuire, believe it was an accident, but Pearl suspects foul play.

Episodes

  • The Free Waters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Free Waters

    S1 E101 - 48m 44s

    Restaurant owner and private detective Pearl Nolan discovers the body of her friend and oyster supplier chained to the anchor of his ship. The police, led by out-of-towner Chief Inspector Mike McGuire, believe it was an accident, but Pearl suspects foul play.

  • Random Acts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Random Acts

    S1 E102 - 47m 9s

    Working with local cop DS Nikki Martel, Mike investigates the death of a diabetic estate agent. When a woman hires Pearl to look into a large sum of cash left in her mailbox, Pearl discovers Whitstable may have a mysterious benefactor-but are they connected to the murder?

  • Civil War: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Civil War

    S1 E103 - 46m 12s

    When a recently retired DCI is shot dead during an English Civil War reenactment, Mike immediately suspects the victim's wife, who in turn hires Pearl to find out if she's being targeted as well. Pearl and Mike plan a date, but a miscommunication puts them at odds.

  • Disappearance at Oare: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Disappearance at Oare

    S1 E104 - 48m 58s

    Pearl agrees to help a woman who received a note claiming her missing husband did not die from suicide, connecting the case to a grief-counseling church group and a drowning years ago. As Christmas approaches, Mike sinks into a depression, despite taking on a new flat in Whitstable.

  • A Cup O' Kindness: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Cup O' Kindness

    S1 E105 - 48m 22s

    When a mother takes her daughter out for a boat ride despite the father's wishes, the boat starts taking on water and the two need to be rescued. Was it an accident, or were they targeted? Pearl investigates while Mike tries to enjoy his time off from police duty in the days before New Year's Eve.

  • The Man on the Blue Plaque: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Man on the Blue Plaque

    S1 E106 - 47m 27s

    A 30-year-old skeleton washes up on the shore, and the victim has a very personal connection to Pearl. Pearl's budding romance with Mike is threatened when he identifies a suspect close to home.

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