A beloved crime drama has reportedly been given the axe after three seasons and won't return for more episodes, leaving fans with some loose ends about its protagonist detective. Cosy crime Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as lead Pearl Nolan, has apparently been cancelled as streamer Acorn TV has chosen to focus on other series.
The Sun has reported the series based on the novels by Julie Wassmer has been cancelled as a source said the decision has left cast and crew devastated.
Acorn TV reportedly pulling the plug on Whitstable Pearl means that fans won't get to see the culmination of a romantic 'will they, won't they' arc for protagonist Pearl, a private detective who owns a restaurant in the quaint Kent seaside town, and gruff DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles).
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Digital Spy has reached out to Acorn TV for comment.
Premiering in 2021, the series follows Pearl, an ex-police officer and single mum of a grown son who now works as a private detective. Alongside her crime-solving job, Pearl also co-owns the titular seafood restaurant with her mum, Dolly, played by Frances Barber.
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When a friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Pearl investigates and liaises with the new detective in town, DCI McGuire, who's just transferred from London.
The cast for the series is rounded out by Sophia Del Pizzo as DS Nikki Martel, Isobelle Molloy as waitress Ruby Williams, Rohan Nedd as Pearl's son Charlie, as well as Robert Webb and Emily Head as Pearl's boyfriend, Tom Grant, and Mike's girlfriend, Kat Bergman.
Three seasons of the show have broadcast so far, as it seems that Whistable Pearl has now reached the end of the road.
Whitstable Pearl seasons 1-3 stream on Acorn TV.
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