Still picking up the pieces after the death of Denis and the cover up that followed, Val Ahern’s (Dervla Kirwan) world is rocked once again when a stranger turns up on her doorstep. The stranger introduces himself as Finn (Dean Fagan) – Denis’ estranged son, and his existence is an unwelcome surprise for the family.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Creator/Executive Producer/Lead Writer: Kate O’Riordan
Executive Producers: Tom Sherry and Michael Parke from BBC Studios. Shane Murphy and David Crean for RTÉ.
Produced By: Rob Walpole and Rebecca O’Flanagan from Treasure
Director: Dathai Keane
Developed By: BBC Studios Drama in partnership with Dublin-based Treasure Entertainment, and commissioned by RTÉ. The series is distributed internationally by BBC Studios. The production of the series has been enabled by a number of partners including Screen Ireland and WRAP (Western Region Audiovisual Producers Fund).
Starring: Dervla Kirwan (The Stranger, White Dragon), Niamh Walsh (Good Omens, Jamestown), Seána Kerslake (Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope, The Hole in the Ground), and Gemma-Leah Devereux (Judy, The Tudors).
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Network: RTÉ OneGenre: CrimeSeasons: 3Episodes: 18 | |
OverviewOn the rugged coast of County Clare, Val Ahern's husband is found dead at the foot of a cliff the morning after a family party. The matriarch starts to dig into the family's secrets to find out who might be responsible. |