Whitstable Pearl Season 3, the latest installment of the popular crime drama, premiered on Acorn TV on October 21, 2024. Based on Julie Wassmer’s novel series, the show tells the story of Pearl Nolan, a detective-cum-mother who settles in the coastal town of Whitstable.
The audience had to endure a long wait before they could see Pearl on the screen again, as there was a gap of two years between seasons 2 & 3. The last time we saw the detective, she was confused about her feelings for Mike.
In the new season, Mike is back in town after a three-month-long break, which will only complicate Pearl’s feelings for him while she continues to be in a relationship with Tom. Meanwhile, the two will have some new cases to solve, as crimes do not seem to stop in Whitstable.
The release schedule of Whitstable Pearl Season 3
Whitstable Pearl Season 3 made its debut on Acron TV on October 21, 2024 with the premiere episode, Girl, Whitstable Beach. Keeping up with the previous installments, the new season is going to comprise six episodes, which will be aired weekly on Mondays. The finale, Someone Like Me, is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2024. Check out the complete release schedule below:
The storyline of Whitstable Pearl Season 3
Season 3 picks up after the events of the finale of season 2. Pearl is busy with her restaurant, which is making great progress, while she also continues her detective duties in the town. Meanwhile, Mike resumes his journey of healing after being away from the town for three months.
The duo has some new cases to solve and needs to work together while struggling with their feelings for each other. As Pearl starts to drift away from Tom, something that her mother wants desperately, she finally has a chance to realize how she truly feels for Mike. The official synopsis for the season reads:
“The Whitstable Pearl restaurant is thriving and so is Pearl’s detective sideline. After a short hiatus, DCI Mike McGuire returns to Whitstable, re-energized and determined to make progress in his quest for self-healing.”
The synopsis further reads:
“He and Pearl continue to make a formidable team as they work through various cases together – Pearl never needing Mike’s help as much as he needs hers. As cracks start to show in Pearl and Tom’s relationship and Mike finally comes to terms with how his wife died, will Pearl and Mike acknowledge their deep feelings for one another?”
The cast of Whitstable Pearl Season 3
Audiences have loved watching Kerry Godliman as Pearl so far, and the actress is returning to impress the fans again in season 3. Other actors who are reprising their roles include Frances Barber as Pearl's mother, Dolly Nolan, and Howard Charles as DCI Mike McGuire. The complete cast list is given below:
- Kerry Godliman as Pearl Nolan
- Frances Barber as Dolly Nolan
- Howard Charles as Mike McGuire
- Robert Webb as Tom Grant
- Sophia del Pizzo as Nikki Martel
- Rohan Nedd as Charlie Nolan
- Isobelle Molloy as Ruby Williams
Additionally, Whitstable Pearl Season 3 will have several guest stars including Penny Downie, Sally Ann Triplett, Rob Compton, Lauren Akosia, Connor Curren, Rachel Woodward Carlton, Kacey Ainsworth, Jaye Jacobs, Marc Baylis, Rufus Jones, David Verrey, and Isis Davis.
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