Whitstable Pearl Series 3 – Review
First Reaction – Whitstable Pearl Series 3 is a great series of mysteries with enjoyable characters.
Where to Watch
Whitstable Pearl Series 1 – 3 Box Set on 4 August 2025, courtesy of Acorn Media International
Director: David Sant, Steve Brett
Writer: Sarah-Louise Hawkins, Ciara Conway, Mike Walden, Joe Ainsworth, Kit Lambert (Screenplay)
Writer: Oystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer (Creators)
Cast
- Kerry Godliman (Save Me)
- Howard Charles (The Scorpion King Book of Souls)
- Frances Barber (Goal!)
- Isobelle Molloy (Una)
- Sophie Del Pizzo (Angel Has Fallen)
Plot: Local restaurant owner Pearl Nolan sets up a local detective agency after undergoing police training in an earlier career. She is soon embroiled in her first case when she discovers the body of her close friend Vinnie.
Runtime: 45 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Whitstable Pearl Series
Girl, Whitstable Beach
The series returns when one of the locals gets attacked on the beach. She turns to Pearl (Godliman) to investigate the case, as she believes she saw a local mum who vanished years before. Pearl begins investigating the disappearance and dives into the reason she disappeared in the first place.
This returning episode gives us a big mystery that has much deeper roots. It shows a much deadlier plan with plenty of twists and turns along the way. Elsewhere, we have the returning Mike with a change in attitude. The fun side of the story is keeping feeling like we are part of the community. (4/5)
Death, The Devil and the Fool
We start when a young girl goes missing and Pearl leads the investigation. The evidence shows the girl getting in a van, but a psychic community is getting involved in the case turning it into a circus.
This is another great case with unexpected series of twists and turns. It keeps us guessing and shows how a small town can turn into amateur detectives to solve a local mystery. This shows how Pearl’s approach is causing problems, as she keeps getting caught in the middle of something with her friendlier approach. (4/5)
Oysters Kilpatrick
The episode begins with Tom (Webb) preparing to take Pearl on a romantic getaway. However, his plans for a proposal become complicate after speaking to her closest and a food critic dies in her restaurant. The crime is up close and personal, forcing the members of the restaurant staff to work together to help with the case before the business is ruined.
This brings an up close and personal story to life for Pearl. Mike is torn between following protocol and helping his friend’s business. It makes the story feel more intense as it has the potential to ruin everything Pearl has worked for. However, the case becomes much more interesting when everything begins to unfold. (4/5)
Prisoners of the Past
When Pearl discovers her son is back in England, she decides to go in search of him, leaving Dolly (Barber) to look after the restaurant. However, an unwanted guest from the past arrives creating a tension between the locals. Mike is torn between keeping Dolly out of trouble and investigating the former crime that could have bigger secrets behind it.
This one of the most interesting episodes in the series. First, we get Pearl away from the town dealing with a personal matter. However, it is the case Mike investigates which has torn the town apart. It shows how the town can have its history ruined by one incident which was never conducting properly and saw an innocent man serve time. (5/5)
Walking with Ghosts
This episode begins on Halloween night when a local believes they see someone burying a body on the beach. However, it seems like something doesn’t add up, testing Mike and Nikki’s patience. Elsewhere, Charlie (Nedd) tries to settle back into the area and catch up with Ruby (Molloy). Pearl ends up investigating the case, hoping to learn more.
This enters the more fun episode of the series, it plays into a traditional holiday in Halloween. It creates a mystery connected to the local legend and the returning Charlie is fantastic to see return. This lightens the mood from the previous episode while building more of the community feeling in the town. (4/5)
Someone Like Me
This episode follows Pearl investigating the murder of a local cabbie. Elsewhere, Mike conducts his own investigation clashing with how Pearl handles herself. However, the bigger questions around the case come to life with a surprising series of events.
This case feels accelerated throughout this episode despite it having a series of interesting case. It finally addresses some of the bigger issues Mike is battling through and leaves us wanting to see the pair return for more crimes. (4/5)
Overall
When it comes to the mysteries in the series, we get some interesting ones, and ones that take on different subject matters. Everything single one feels great and moves Pearl’s journey along. The return of Charlie is great too. However, the Pearl and Mike friendship feels very empty this time around and leaves us wanting to see more from them.
Final Thoughts – Whitstable Pearl Series 3 is a great series with fascinating cases.
