The Crow Girl, the acclaimed crime drama adapted from Swedish novels by Erik Axl Sund, has returned for its second season on Paramount Plus, and viewers are already hailing it as the 'show of the year'. The complete eight-part series landed on Monday, July 20, and social media erupted with praise within minutes of its release.
Viewers React to Season 2 Premiere
One fan posted on X, formerly Twitter: 'I am GAGGED at the end of s2 ep3. Need to go and stare at a wall for an hour now.' Another wrote: 'The first episode... oh my GOD. Show of the year for real.' A third added: 'Okay so I'm absolutely OBSESSED with this show!' The reaction was so intense that many are already praying for a third season, with one viewer stating: 'Literally praying for a season three because I need more.'
Referencing the opening scene, which features a sex scene between the two lead characters, another viewer commented: 'More shows should open their second seasons like that.'
Plot and Characters
The series stars Eve Myles as DCI Jeanette Kilburn and Katherine Kelly as Dr Sophia Craven, a detective and psychotherapist who team up to hunt a vicious serial killer. Their investigation exposes a tangled history of child abuse and trauma. In season 2, Jeanette is pursuing someone responsible for murdering young male asylum seekers. She discovers a corpse in a freezer and a mummified body concealed within a church wall, revealing a sinister link between the cases. Meanwhile, Sophia continues to navigate her multiple identities, unaware that she is secretly the serial killer Victoria Burkeman that everyone is searching for.
Broadcast Details
For viewers who missed the first season during its original 2025 release, season one is now airing on Channel 5, with the opening episode broadcasting Monday, July 20. The first three episodes are screening back-to-back this week, with the remaining instalments continuing from next Monday through Wednesday. The Crow Girl is also available to watch via Channel 5's streaming service, My5.
The Crow Girl season 2 is available to watch on Paramount Plus.
