Katherine Kelly praised for 'extraordinary' performance in Channel 5 thriller The Crow Girl

Channel 5’s thriller *The Crow Girl* – based on Erik Axl Sund’s bestselling Scandinavian novel – has drawn strong acclaim for its lead performances. Coronation Street veteran Katherine Kelly, playing psychotherapist Dr Sophia Craven, was described by co‑star Eve Myles as “extraordinary” and “breathtaking,” while Myles, portraying DCI Jeanette Kilburn, called Kelly “absolutely a sensation.” The series, which follows the duo as they hunt a killer linked to a string of unidentified bodies found around Bristol, is currently airing its first series on Channel 5, with the second series available on Paramount+. Viewers have praised the show’s gripping narrative, sharp writing and strong acting, noting its “masterpiece” quality and compelling suspense. The cast also includes Dougray Scott.