C.B. Strike
Private detective solves complex crimes in London
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About C.B. Strike
Released: 2018
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVMA
Run time: 1h 0m
Cast
Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, Kerr Logan, Jonas Armstrong, Linda Bassett
About C.B. Strike
C.B. Strike is a captivating television series that was released in 2018, based on the crime novels written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The series features a pragmatic, complex war veteran turned private detective operating out of a tiny office in London’s Denmark Street, Cormoran Strike as he uses his unique insight and his background as a former Royal Military Police investigator to solve complex cases that have eluded the police.
Making / Production
HBO Cinemax and BBC One are the collaborating networks behind the making of the C.B. Strike series. The show is produced by J.K. Rowling’s own production company, Brontë Film and TV. The writing credit primarily goes to Ben Richards for Series 1 and Tom Edge for Series 2 and 3.
Actors
- Tom Burke (Cormoran Strike): Leading the cast as the titular character, Burke delivers an exceptional performance, epitomizing the tough, intelligent yet sensitive private eye.
- Holliday Grainger (Robin Ellacott): Grainger wonderfully portrays Strike's tenacious assistant who harbors her own detective aspirations.
- Kerr Logan (Matthew Cunliffe): Logan plays a commendable role as Robin's unsupportive fiancé, caught up in a struggle between his love for Robin and his skepticism about her investigative pursuits.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Apart from the alias Robert Galbraith, the character Cormoran Strike was named after a Cornish giant and Cormoran was born on the same day as J.K. Rowling – 31st July.
- J.K. Rowling and director Michael Keillor make a cameo in the first series.
Awards
The C.B. Strike series has not won any major awards, but its high viewer ratings and critical acclaim speak for its quality and viewer appreciation.
Quotes
- 'I’m not a hero, I’m a high-functioning sociopath.' – Cormoran Strike
- 'Don’t want to remember. Want to solve.' – Cormoran Strike
Music, Soundtrack
- Theme song: 'I Walk Beside You' is a haunting theme song that sets the tone of the show. It is a riveting track composed by Adrian Johnston.
About C.B. Strike
C.B. Strike is a captivating crime drama series following the cases of private detective Cormoran Strike in London.
