Draft:Larkin (TV series)

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Larkin
Genre	Crime drama; Mystery
Starring	Alexander Lukinson; Alec Fairweather; Lauren Louise; Jon Morrison; Riley Jones; Ruby Bentall;
Composer	Ben Bartlett
Original language	English
No. of episodes	5 (TBC)
Production
Executive producers	Alexander Lukinson; Alex Fairweather; Elaine Collins; Kate Bartlett; Kate Lewis; Myar Craig-Brown; Mike Dawson
Producers	Letitia Knight; Margaret Mitchell; Debbie Shewell
Running time	89–91 minutes
Production companies	ITV Studios; Bicklakes Pictures
Original release
Network	ITV
Release	2026
Related
	Vera

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Larkin is a British crime drama television series set to debut in 2026, inspired by the hit series Vera. The show follows Detective Chief Inspector Billy Larkin, portrayed by Alexander Lukinson.

Premise

The show follows Detective Chief Inspector Billy Larkin, who returns to his hometown of Berwick after being promoted to replace the retiring DCI Stanhope. Tasked with leading a team of detectives, Larkin must navigate the complexities of his new role while also confronting the personal challenges of returning to a place filled with old memories. As he delves into a series of complex and dark cases, Larkin’s sharp investigative skills are tested, all while he grapples with the pressures of living up to Stanhope’s legacy.

Cast

Alexander Lukinson as DCI Billy Larkin
Alec Fairweather as Dr. Kenny Stanhope
Lauren Louise as DC Vera Morrison
Jon Morrison as DC Kenny Lockhart
Riley Jones as DC Mark Edwards
Ruby Bentall as DC Sonya Jones