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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.

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'Whitstable Pearl' Recap: Episode 4

As Christmas approaches, Pearl is asked to investigate a death by suicide even though most people doubt anything nefarious was…

'Whitstable Pearl' Recap: Episode 3

When a historical reenactment goes wrong, Mike and Nikki are brought in to investigate. Pearl, of course, eventually also finds…

'Whitstable Pearl' Recap: Episode 2

Mike investigates the attempted murder of a real estate agent while Pearl looks into the sudden appearances of anonymous gifts to…

'Whitstable Pearl' Recap: Episode 1

Pearl Nolan is a restaurateur and amateur private detective who finds herself investigating the death of a friend and supplier, to…