The BBC has finally been able to move forward with a fourth series of Strike, following on from its successful adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s first three Cormoran Strike books, The Cuckoo’s Calling, The Silkworm and Career Of Evil. The broadcaster has been clear in the past that it had no intention of putting a new run of episodes into motion before the most recent novel was published, as it’s wanted to make sure Rowling (who has penned the book series under the name Robert Galbraith) could have a significant amount of input in the development of Lethal White for the small screen.
Four episodes of Lethal White are likely to hit the Beeb in mid-2019, with Tom Edge is returning to write, but no directors have been chosen to helm the fourth instalment as of yet.
In the meantime, here’s a synopsis of series 4 for you:
The new season follows Billy, a troubled young man who comes to private eye Cormoran Strike’s office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child and Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. Strike and Robin set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside.
The Cuckoo’s Calling, The Silkworm, and Career Of Evil have all been solid hits for the BBC, earning around 7 million viewers at their peak.
More as we get it.