Tom Burke stars as war veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike, with Holliday Grainger as his assistant Robin Ellacott and Kerr Logan as Robin’s fiancé Matthew Cunliffe in the BBC adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s crime novels.
Main cast
- Cormoran StrikeTom Burke1–5Main
- Robin EllacottHolliday Grainger1–5Main
- Matthew CunliffeKerr Logan1–4Main
Supporting cast
- Charlotte CampbellNatasha O’Keeffe1–5Supp
- Ilsa HerbertCaitlin Innes Edwards1–5Supp
- Sam BarclayJack Greenlees3–5Supp
Guest & voice
- Lula LandryElarica Johnson1Guest
- John BristowTom Austen1Guest
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About this cast
Strike is a British crime drama television series based on the Cormoran Strike novels by J.K. Rowling, writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The series follows the investigations of private detective Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke) and his assistant Robin Ellacott (Holliday Grainger) as they tackle complex cases across London. Produced by BBC One, the series has run for five seasons since…
FAQs
Who plays Cormoran Strike in Strike?
Tom Burke plays the lead role of private detective Cormoran Strike.
Who plays Robin Ellacott in Strike?
Holliday Grainger plays Robin Ellacott, Strike’s assistant and business partner.
How many seasons of Strike are there?
As of 2023, there are five seasons, each based on one of J.K. Rowling’s Cormoran Strike novels: The Cuckoo’s Calling, The Silkworm, Career of Evil, Lethal White, and Troubled Blood.
Is Strike available to stream?
In the UK, all seasons are available on BBC iPlayer. International availability varies by region.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026