C.B. STRIKE: THE SERIES Releasing on DVD 09/25

C.B. Strike



Get set for mystery and intrigue on the streets of London with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s release of C.B. Strike: The Series, the compelling detective drama adapted from popular crime novel trilogy by Robert Galbraith, a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling. Available in stores September 25, 2018, C.B. Strike: The Series features all seven riveting episodes from the new Cinemax mystery series plus bonus content. Starring Tom Burke (War & PeaceThe Musketeers) and Holliday Grainger (CinderellaLady Chatterley’s Lover), C.B. Strike: The Series   follows war veteran turned PI Cormoran Strike, who solves some of London’s most complex murders with the help of his assistant Robin Ellacott. 


Meet television’s next great detective, Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke), a war veteran turned private detective who operates out of a tiny office in London’s Denmark Street. He is wounded both physically and psychologically but his unique insight and his background as an SIB investigator prove crucial in solving complex cases, which the police seem unable to solve. Robin Ellacott (Holliday Grainger) is Strike’s new office temp who is in charge of managing his chaotic life. She soon becomes involved with his caseload and begins to see her true potential. Together they crack some of London’s most intriguing cases.


C.B. Strike was adapted from the best-selling crime novels by J.K. Rowling, writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The book series has sold over four million copies globally. The Cuckoo’s Calling was published to critical acclaim in 2013 and went on to be a global bestseller. The Silkworm was published in 2014 and Career of Evil was published in 2015.

“If you’re a fan of detective dramas, you won’t want to miss this exceptional series. C.B. Strike offers a fresh take on the traditional detective genre,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, TV Marketing. She added, “Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger are gifted actors who share great chemistry and are a delight to watch. Viewers will be instantly hooked on this outstanding series based on the best-selling book series.”

Featured Episodes:

  1. The Cuckoo’s Calling: Part 1
  2. The Cuckoo’s Calling: Part 2
  3. The Cuckoo’s Calling: Part 3 
  4. The Silkworm: Part 1
  5. The Silkworm: Part 2
  6. Career of Evil: Part 1
  7. Career of Evil: Part 2

Bonus Material:

  • The Cuckoo’s Calling (New Featurette) – Diving into murder and intrigue, Robert Galbraith introduces characters Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke) and Robin Ellacott (Holliday Grainger) from the C.B. Strike trilogy. (TRT 4:17)
  • The Silkworm (New Featurette) – Jumping back into their roles for the second installment of C.B. Strike, Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger explore the deeper side to their characters’ newest journey and the perks of filming in London. (TRT 4:44)
  • Career of Evil (New Featurette) – Plunge into the exciting third installment of Robert Galbraith’s detective series C.B. Strike with in-depth insights from actors Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger as they leave London and discover the deepening relationship between Cormoran and Robin. (TRT 5:36)


Release Date September 25, 2018 on DVD , July 23, 2018 on VOD

Rated

Runtime 3H

Stars Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, Kerr Logan, Killian Scott, Caitlin Innes Edwards, Ian Attard, Kadiff Kirwan, Sargon Yelda, Leo Bill, Elarica Johnson, Bronson Webb,