Channel 4 announces launch date for crime drama Pierre

Channel 4 has confirmed the launch date for its new six-part crime drama, Pierre, starring David Harewood. The series is scheduled to premiere on Monday, 5 October at 9pm, with a full boxset available for streaming following the first episode.

The drama follows Pierre, a West London duty solicitor portrayed by Harewood, who becomes embroiled in an investigation into the suspicious death of a young Black client named Michael. As Pierre challenges the police's characterization of the deceased, he uncovers a web of institutional corruption.

The series is co-written by John Donnelly and Roy Williams, marking Williams' television debut. The ensemble cast includes Michele Austin as Charlotte Manners, Jason Flemyng as DS Ronnie Miller, Dean-Charles Chapman, Nikkita Chadha, and Christopher Fairbank. The production is led by director Sarmad Masud and produced by The Lighthouse.