Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Newsletters Best Picks Entertainment Prime Day Deals LIVE Prime Day TV Deals Walmart Deals Prime Day Laptop Deals Switch 2 Restock Best laptops Wordle Today Best Mattress Recommended reading How to watch 'Yellowjackets' season 3 online and from anywhere — stream all episodes now How to watch 'Patience' online – free stream of neurodiverse detective series, U.S. release date How to watch ‘Grantchester’ season 10 online – stream period crime drama from anywhere, U.K. release date How to watch 'Code of Silence' online – stream the Rose Ayling-Ellis drama from anywhere How to watch 'The Gilded Age' season 3 online from anywhere How to watch 'Sherlock & Daughter' online – stream detective mystery from anywhere How to watch 'The Gold' season 2 online from anywhere – stream the Hugh Bonneville crime drama Entertainment How to watch 'Karen Pirie' season 2 online — stream the Lauren Lyle drama from anywhere Aatif Sulleyman 11 July 2025 A death that cracks open a door to 1984, and the infamous case of a missing oil baron's daughter and grandson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: ITV) Watch for FREE Watch from anywhere Global streams "Karen Pirie" – the critically acclaimed detective drama – is back for 2025. Season 2 see her run the gauntlet of the twin terrors of legacy media and old money, by cracking open the 40-year-old case of a missing oil baron's daughter and grandson, and the publicity-hungry perpetrator who suddenly went quiet. Here's how to watch “Karen Pirie" season 2 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free. 'Karen Pirie' season 2 live streams, TV channel "Karen Pirie" season 2 premieres on Sunday, July 20 in the U.K.. Watch from abroad with NordVPN with our exclusive deal. • U.K. — FREE on ITVX (July 20) • Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free A three-part adaptation of Val McDermid's novel "A Darker Domain", "Karen Pirie" season 2 starts with a death that cracks open a door to 1984. The deceased had once been a suspect in the kidnapping of oil heiress Catriona Grant and her two-year-old son Adam, who were taken at gunpoint outside a chip shop in Fife. The subsequent ransom notes captured the imagination of the press, turning it into one of the most infamous missing persons cases in Scotland's history. But when the notes stopped, the trail went cold. Karen, now a Detective Inspector, is tasked with reactivating the case with a small team and in complete secrecy, but Catriona’s wealthy father, Sir Broderick Grant (James Cosmo), is a master chess player with politicians in his pockets and axes to grind. Read on and we'll tell you how to watch and stream "Karen Pirie" season 2 online – from anywhere. Watch 'Karen Pirie' season 2 for free in the U.K. (Image credit: Shutterstock) "Karen Pirie" season 2 premieres on Sunday, July 20 in the U.K.. All episodes will be available to stream live and on demand on ITVX for free. Just note that you need a valid TV license to stream content live. At the time of writing, the full details of the release schedule are under wraps. This article will be update when that changes. Outside of the U.K. when it's on? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent ITVX from working. Scroll down for more information and instructions. Watch 'Karen Pirie' season 2 from anywhere Thanks to the wonders of the best VPNs, "Karen Pirie" season 2 should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review. Exclusive deal There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a British service, you'd select U.K. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to ITVX and stream "Karen Pirie" for free. Watch "Karen Pirie" season 2 around the world (Image credit: Shutterstock) How to watch 'Karen Pirie' season 2 in the U.S. In the U.S., the first season of "Karen Pirie" hit Britbox (7-day free trial) on October 25, 2022, less than a month after its U.K. premiere. We're expecting "Karen Pirie" season 2, therefore, to land in August. A subscription to Britbox costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year after the free trial. Brits traveling in the U.S. could look into using a VPN to stream for free, just as they would back home. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Where to watch 'Karen Pirie' season 2 in Australia The first season of "Karen Pirie" hit Britbox (7-day free trial) on October 13, 2022, a fortnight after its U.K. premiere. We, therefore, expect "Karen Pirie" season 2 to arrive in Australia in August. After the free trial a subscription to Britbox costs AU$13.99 per month or AU$139.99 per year. Remember, if you’re traveling and geo-blocking won’t let you connect to the streaming platforms you use back home, purchasing a VPN will allow you to watch "Karen Pirie" online, no matter where you are. (Image credit: Shutterstock) How to watch 'Karen Pirie' season 2 in Canada In Canada, the first season of "Karen Pirie" hit Britbox (7-day free trial) on October 25, 2022, less than a month after its U.K. premiere. We're expecting "Karen Pirie" season 2, therefore, to land in August. 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