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Lethal White – C.B. Strike

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Based on the best-selling novels by Robert Galbraith (aka J.K. Rowling), Tom Burke ("The Musketeers") stars as private detective Cormoran Strike, a former war veteran now working out of a cramped London office. Together with his assistant, Robin Ellacott, Cormoran tackles cases that have, so far, baffled the police. Though struggling with the psychological and physical toll that combat have wrought on him, Cormoran is well-equipped to delve into complex conundrums thanks to his background as a Special Investigation Branch investigator.
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C.B. Strike's latest mystery is its least compelling yet, but Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger's winsome chemistry keeps this detective team engaging.

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John Doyle Globe and Mail 01/20/2021
Heavens what a love story, with a tangled mystery thrown in. Readers, I was smitten. What a great diversion. Dostoyevsky can eat his porridge. Go to Full Review Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 09/08/2020
It's still good, anyway, although I'm not sure we've moved on very far. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 09/08/2020
2/5
It should play down the will-they-won't-they vibe and concentrate on the mystery, which is largely why we're here. But the plot felt like an afterthought tacked on to their mutual yearning. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 02/15/2023
4/5
Ultimately, C.B. Strike is formulaic, and approaches investigations using old-fashioned smarts. But while it's not the most action-packed, it delivers an engaging adaptation of J.K. Rowling's stories that fans of good crime-solving tales will enjoy. Go to Full Review Silvina Lamazares Clarín 02/01/2021
[C.B. Strike] deserves a special mark in the gallery of fictional creatures. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review John Boland Irish Independent 11/11/2020
Holliday Grainger's playing of the scene was thrilling, so I'll stay around for tomorrow night's last instalment, if only to savour the unfamiliar London locations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Eugenia-alana M Feb 18 C.B. Strike seasons 1-3 was solid with cast, characters, and plots to keep me happily following the story. Season 4 however, was s complete letdown The story plot was weak and convoluted--unusual for this series...Cormoran Strike's character just seems sadder and sadder--it's hard to watch his character trajectory. Robin is getting more radical and less believable... And their chemistry is dragging on and on towards nothing. Sadly, as much as I wanted it to, season 4 just did not deliver. See more Alexa S 01/29/2025 I am obsessed with this show. The chemistry between these Strike & Robin is spot on. The story lines are great, Robin and all her "make overs" & voice changes are great... She really makes a great Detective that Strike can't seem to control, they work very well together... I wish they would finally get together. I haven't seen where Season at 5 is listed on American Max as yet and anxiously awaiting. (I thought I read last week the show was cancelled and really hope it's not true)... See more Andrei D 12/07/2023 More episodes does not make it better See more Nancy M @nmack 05/06/2023 Really good script and wonderful performances. Every season satisfies. Tom Burke has a strong screen presence. The plots are interesting and not at all predictable. We're hooked. Looking forward to season 6! And beyond… See more tom m 08/15/2022 A good cinematic depiction of J.K. Rowiing's (under the penname Robert Galbraith) series. The lead actors inhabit the roles quite well. I look forward to more seasons. I'm pleased that they added a descriptive audio track. Very useful. See more pj m 02/13/2022 More, please. Definitely want more seasons, or at least one more. See more Read all reviews
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Tom Burke

Cormoran Strike

Holliday Grainger

Robin Ellacott

Jack Greenlees

Sam Barclay

Christina Cole

Izzy Chiswell

Robert Glenister

Jasper Chiswell

Saffron Coomber

Flick Purdue

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 30, 2020 Lethal White Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott are at odds following Robin's wedding to Matthew; a visit from a potential client puts a new case on the table. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 31, 2020 Lethal White A startling discovery seems to confirm the story of the strangled child, but the team are forced to leave the scene before they can properly investigate; fearing their witness is in danger, they redouble their efforts to find him. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 6, 2020 Lethal White Robin discovers a startling truth close to home; the government minister's blackmailer becomes the prime suspect in the case, but Robin and Strike believe there was an accomplice. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 13, 2020 Lethal White While Robin struggles with changes in her personal life, she and Strike are able to provide some comfort to a grieving father; the pair interview more players in the case and work with the police, still honing in on the blackmailer's accomplice. Details

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Season Info

Director
Susan Tully
Executive Producer
J.K. Rowling
Screenwriter
J.K. Rowling, Tom Edge
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 30, 2020