Acorn TV Commissions Whitstable Pearl Season Three

AMC Networks’ Acorn TV has commissioned a third season of the British crime drama Whitstable Pearl from Buccaneer (Irvine Welsh’s Crime, The Doll Factory).

The third season will see Kerry Godliman (After Life) reprise her role as restaurant owner Pearl Nolan, who continues to build her private detective business and finds herself in more diverse investigations.

Also returning for season three are Howard Charles, Frances Barber, Robert Webb, Isobelle Molloy and Sophia del Pizzo.

Mike Walden (Marcella) returns as writer for season three, alongside Sarah Louise Hawkins (Miss Scarlet & the Duke), Joe Ainsworth (Sanditon), Ciara Conway (Holby City) and Kit Lambert (Death in Paradise). The series is based on Julie Wassmer’s novels.

Whitstable Pearl is distributed internationally by Cineflix Rights. Season three is set to begin production in Whitstable, England in March 2024. It will exclusively premiere on Acorn TV in North America, New Zealand, Australia and the U.K.

Wassmer said: “I’m thrilled that Whitstable Pearl will be returning for a third season, as are those all around the world who have taken this series to their hearts—together with its magical setting. Be prepared for more edge-of-the-seat drama, intriguing cases for Pearl and McGuire to solve and perhaps the greatest mystery of all: Will they finally get together?”

Godliman commented: “I’m so excited to once again be portraying Pearl Nolan in the third season of Whitstable Pearl. I love playing such a rich character and can’t wait to get back to Whitstable to bring more of Julie Wassmer’s wonderful storytelling to the screen.”

Catherine Mackin, managing director of Acorn Media Enterprises (Acorn TV), shared: “With the utmost pleasure, we return to the whimsy of Whitstable and Pearl Nolan’s incomparable sleuthing. The Acorn TV audience have been big fans of the series since season one, episode one and we’re elated by Kerry’s, Buccaneer’s and the creative team’s relentless dedication to keeping this series fresh and engaging.”

Tony Wood and Richard Tulk-Hart, joint CEOs of Buccaneer, said: “It’s a delight to be back with Pearl and the gang in Kent. Whitstable Pearl is at the heart of our company: it’s a well-loved quality popular drama that runs and runs.”

James Durie, head of scripted at Cineflix Rights, added: “Whitstable Pearl has been a great success for us, with multiple sales of seasons one and two to buyers all over the world. We are thrilled to be able to offer up another season to the show’s global fanbase.”