Crime drama fans have been left 'gagged' by the return of an 'edge of your seat' series as The Crow Girl season two premiered on Paramount Plus on Monday, July 20, 2026. The eight-part drama, based on a Swedish book by writing duo Erik Axl Sund, follows DCI Jeanette Kilburn (Eve Myles) and Dr Sophia Craven (Katherine Kelly) as they track a brutal serial killer, unraveling a web of historic child abuse and trauma.
Fan Reactions and Praise
Viewers quickly took to social media to express their excitement. One fan on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: 'I am GAGGED at the end of s2 ep3. Need to go and stare at a wall for an hour now.' Another said: 'The first episode… oh my GOD. Show of the year for real.' A third added: 'Okay so I'm absolutely OBSESSED with this show! Literally praying for a season three because I need more.'
Season Two Plot Details
In the second season, DCI Jeanette Kilburn is hunting someone killing young male asylum seekers. She discovers a body in a freezer and a mummified body hidden in a church wall, revealing a chilling connection between the two. Meanwhile, Sophia continues to juggle her identities, unaware that she is secretly serial killer Victoria Burkeman that everyone is hunting down.
Broadcast and Streaming Options
For those who missed the first season when it debuted in 2025, season one is now airing on Channel 5, with the first episode airing on Monday, July 20. The first three episodes are airing consecutively this week, with the second half continuing next Monday to Wednesday. The Crow Girl is also available on Channel 5's streaming service 5. The entire second season is available to watch on Paramount Plus.
