Fans of The Split will want to keep an eye out for a "unique" and "gripping" new London-set crime drama series.
First announced earlier this year, Pierre stars Sherwood actor David Harewood in the role of a West London duty solicitor who risks it all when he uncovers institutional corruption following the suspicious death of a young Black client.
The show has been directed by My Pure Land's Sarmad Masud, and written by playwright Roy Williams and Utopia's John Donnelly, who are also on board as executive producers alongside Harewood and Scoop's Hilary Salmon, while Casualty's Jo Johnson produces.
Pierre has been produced by The Lighthouse, which has previously worked on Netflix's Scoop, as well as Luther, Our Girl and Doctor Who.
Ollie Madden, Director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama, teased: "When we read Roy and John’s pilot for Pierre, we were immediately taken with its wit, humanity, and gripping, authentic storytelling.
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"The nuanced characterisation jumped off the page, and we think the show heralds an iconic new character in Pierre. With David Harewood set to play that role, the deal was sealed. We couldn’t be more excited to be backing Roy, John, Hilary and David on this unique show."
Harewood added that he was "extremely delighted" to take on the role, describing him as a "beautifully crafted" and "wonderfully well-painted character".
"I cannot wait to get into his shoes," he added. "He is bright, flawed, and passionate about his work and I’m really hoping audiences find him as appealing as I do on the page."
"Duty solicitors are the unsung heroes of the legal profession," added Donnelly and Williams. "Overworked, underpaid. They can be called out anytime, never knowing who or what lies in store for them. They are full of stories, it's a thrill to tell them."
While The Split has now concluded, a spin-off is on the way called The Split Up – with Pierre definitely one to check out in the meantime.
What is Pierre about?
Pierre focuses on West London duty solicitor Pierre, "a force of nature" who is "charming and funny" and "a glamorous character in an unglamorous profession, juggling the pressures of his job, a fragile personal life and just keeping his head above water financially".
"His resilience is tested when he begins investigating the suspicious death of a young black client, Michael," the synopsis adds. "As Pierre challenges the police's portrayal of Michael as a criminal, he unravels a chilling web of institutional corruption… When you come at the system, the system comes at you…"
The series will follow Pierre as he "risks everything", including "his career, his family, and his sense of self" in order to "expose the truth".
Fans can also expect each episode to include individual legal stories that contain "unexpected twists that push Pierre and his team to their limits", while the practice faces legal aid cuts, struggling to survive as they sometimes bend the law to fight for their clients.
Who else is in Pierre?
Alongside Harewood, Pierre has also announced its wider cast, with other stars including:
• Michele Austin (Hard Truths) as managing partner Charlotte Manners
• Jason Flemyng (X-Men: First Class) as Pierre's best friend DS Ronnie Miller
• Sara Powell (Doctor Who) as Pierre's wife Celeste Jeffreys
• Dean-Charles Chapman (Game of Thrones) as Danny Headman
• Nikkita Chadha (Silent Witness) as Alecia Khan
• Christopher Fairbank (EastEnders) as Sean Lambert
• Cherrelle Skeete (Magpie) as Brenda Dean
• Dylan Ennis as Eli Jeffreys
• Ezrae Maye as Michael
When will Pierre premiere?
A confirmed release date is yet to be announced, though filming began in June 2025, so the earliest we should expect Pierre is late 2025.
Pierre will air on Channel 4.
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