HIT psychological thriller The Crow Girl has come to Channel 5 for the first time, allowing new viewers to catch up on Season 1 just as the second run hits streaming service Paramount Plus.
Adapted from Erik Axl Jattvibed’s international best-selling crime novel, the dark drama follows a police team and an expert psychotherapist as they unravel a web of historic abuse and unsolved murders.
Eve Myles (left) as DCI Jeanette Kilburn in the first series of The Crow Girl Credit: PA
The show was adapted from Erik Axl Jattvibed’s best-selling crime novel – though the screen version relocates events from Stockholm to Bristol Credit: Amadei Chocolate Handout
Here’s a spoiler-free guide to everything you need to know about the show’s cast, release details, and filming locations.
When did Channel 5’s The Crow Girl start?
The Crow Girl Season 1 made its terrestrial debut on Channel 5 on Monday, July 20, airing on weeknights at 9pm through to July 29.
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If you miss any “live” broadcasts, episodes are also available to stream online via Channel 5’s catch-up service.
Following the success of the debut series, a six-part second season launched as a full box set on Paramount Plus simultaneously.
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Paramount Plus is available in the UK with subscription plans starting from £4.99 a month; it can also be accessed via Sky or Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Who is in The Crow Girl?
Eve Myles as DCI Jeanette Kilburn
Eve Myles in 2019 Credit: Getty
Lead detective DCI Jeanette Kilburn is portrayed by Welsh star Eve Myles.
Kilburn is a relentless investigator who stops at nothing to uncover the truth behind a series of unsettling crimes.
Myles is known for her role as Gwen Cooper in Torchwood and Doctor Who.
She also made waves leading BBC‘s hit drama Keeping Faith and appearing in Apple TV+’s thriller Hijack.
Katherine Kelly as Dr Sophia Craven
Katherine Kelly as Dr Sophia Craven in The Crow Girl Credit: PA
Eminent psychotherapist Dr Sophia Craven is played by former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly.
In the drama, Dr Craven joins forces with DCI Kilburn after a prime suspect’s psychological profile becomes crucial to solving the investigation.
Kelly became a household name playing Becky McDonald on the cobbles.
She has also starred in dramas such as Happy Valley, Innocent, Mr Selfridge, Liar, and The Night Manager.
Dougray Scott as DI Lou Stanley
Dougray Scott Credit: Splash
Detective Inspector Lou Stanley, Jeanette’s on-screen investigative partner, is portrayed by Scottish actor Dougray Scott.
Stanley works alongside Kilburn to navigate the disturbing web of secrets and historic abuse uncovered during their inquiries.
Scott is an internationally recognised star who recently won acclaim for playing DI Ray Lennox in Irvine Welsh’s Crime.
Audiences will also recognize him from blockbuster movies including Mission: Impossible II, Enigma, and Ever After, alongside TV roles in Batwoman and Vigil.
Victoria Hamilton as Superintendent Verity Pound
Victoria Hamilton in 2017 Credit: Getty
Department head Superintendent Verity Pound is played by celebrated British actress Victoria Hamilton.
Pound is a stern superior who demands quick results as public pressure and media attention intensify.
Hamilton is known for her portrayal of the Queen Mother in the first two seasons of Netflix’s The Crown.
Further credits of hers include Doctor Foster, COBRA, Deep State, and Life.
Lee Boardman as David White
Lee Boardman Credit: Buccaneer Media Paramount +
David White is played by veteran television actor Lee Boardman.
White is drawn into the dark underbelly of the investigation as long-buried secrets from the past begin to emerge.
Soap fans will instantly recognise Boardman from his turn as villain Jez Quigley in Coronation Street.
His wide-ranging screen credits also include roles in Bancroft, The Trouble with Maggie Cole, Rome, Da Vinci’s Demons, and The Five.
Elliot Edusah as DC Mike Dilliston
Elliot Edusah Credit: Buccaneer Media Paramount +
Determined police officer DC Mike Dilliston is portrayed by rising British actor Elliot Edusah.
Dilliston provides crucial support in piecing together the evidence before time runs out.
Edusah gained critical acclaim for his performance in Mike Leigh’s feature film Hard Truths.
He has also made appearances in Ted Lasso, 1917, and Pistol.
Where was The Crow Girl shot?
While Erik Axl Jattvibed’s original novel was set in Stockholm, the screen adaptation relocates the action to Bristol.
Filming took place over 12 weeks across several recognisable locations throughout the city and surrounding areas.
The fictional ‘Bristol Metropolitan Police‘ headquarters was constructed inside the former Bank of England building on Wine Street in central Bristol.
Outdoor scenes were filmed in public spaces including Castle Park, Queen Square, Welsh Back, and Princes Wharf along Bristol Harbourside.
The production used real local venues, including The Gold Bar on Corn Street, the Jattvibeshine Cafe on Bedminster’s East Street, and The Royal Hotel on Gloucester Road.
Key sequences were also shot at Greenbank Cemetery in Easton, alongside coastal filming at Brean Down and Brean Beach in Somerset.
