HBO announces the upcoming debut of its latest original limited series, “C.B. STRIKE: THE INK BLACK HEART,” scheduled to premiere this January. The four-episode crime drama will air on HBO and be available for streaming on Max, marking the sixth installment in the C.B. Strike series.
Based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling crime novels written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, “THE INK BLACK HEART” follows private detectives Strike and Robin as they navigate a complex case involving a murdered creator of a cult TV cartoon and an elusive online troll known as “Anomie.” The investigation plunges the duo into a labyrinth of online aliases, conflicting business interests, and family disputes, pushing them to their limits as they confront the ever-present threat of a mysterious killer.
The series stars Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger, reprising their roles as the intrepid detective duo. They are joined by a talented ensemble cast including David Westhead, Christian McKay, Emma Fielding, Tupele Dorgu, James Nelson-Joyce, Ruth Sheen, Jack Greenlees, Natasha O’Keeffe, and Caitlin Innes Edwards.
“C.B. STRIKE: THE INK BLACK HEART” is adapted for the screen by writer and executive producer Tom Edge, with Sue Tully directing. The series boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers, including J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts, alongside the BBC’s Nick Lambon.
This gripping new chapter in the C.B. Strike saga promises to deliver a thrilling blend of mystery, suspense, and character-driven drama, continuing the series’ tradition of bringing Rowling’s intricate plots and compelling characters to life on screen.
