The BBC crime drama Strike, based on J.K. Rowling's Cormoran Strike novels written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, has been praised by fans as a 'must-watch' series. The show, which follows war veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke) and his assistant-turned-business-partner Robin Ellacott (Holliday Grainger), has drawn comparisons to hits like Slow Horses and The Capture.
With six series to date, Strike has become one of the BBC's most-watched dramas. The latest instalment, The Ink Black Heart, averaged 7.1 million viewers. The BBC has confirmed a seventh series, The Running Grave, with Burke and Grainger reprising their roles. The new story sees the detectives hired by Sir Colin and Sally Edensor to investigate a religious cult that has indoctrinated their son Will.
Fans have taken to social media to praise the show. One viewer described it as 'outstanding', noting the 'excellent cast, dynamic storyline, and unique cinematography'. Another said it was 'brilliant' and 'had you guessing from the start'. The series is noted for its complex mysteries and character-driven storytelling.
The Running Grave will see Robin go undercover at the cult's Norfolk headquarters, Chapman Farm, while Strike gathers intelligence from former members. The synopsis teases 'unprecedented psychological and physical duress' for Robin as she investigates the death of the cult's 'Drowned Prophet', Daiyu.
