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Irish television series

Blackshore
GenreCrime drama
Screenplay byKate O’Riordan
Directed byDathaí Keane
Starring
Country of originIreland
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersAndrew Morrissey
Michael Parke
Kate O'Riordan
Dathaí Keane
Dermot Horan
Andrew Byrne
David Crean
ProducersRebecca O'Flanagan
Robert Walpole
Production company
  • Treasure Entertainment
Original release
NetworkRTÉ One
Release4 February (2024-02-04) –
10 March 2024 (2024-03-10)

Blackshore is a 2024 Irish crime drama series starring Lisa Dwan and Rory Keenan. It was broadcast on RTÉ One from 4 February 2024.

Premise

A Dublin detective, Fia, is sent to a rural backwater close to her hometown in the west of Ireland. She must investigate the disappearance of a woman (later, two women) against the backdrop of a similar case many years ago that ended with Fia's father murdering the rest of Fia's family.

Cast

Production

The series is written by Kate O’Riordan and directed by Dathaí Keane. It is produced by Treasure Entertainment. Producer of the series is Rebecca O'Flanagan.

The cast is led by Lisa Dwan and Rory Keenan and also includes Jade Jordan, Stanley Townsend, Andrew Bennett and Amy De Bhrún.

Filming locations included Killaloe, County Clare and Ballina, County Tipperary.

Broadcast

The series debuted on RTÉ One on 4 February 2024. The series was shown on UKTV from 19 October 2024.

Reception

Ben Dowell in The Times praised the chemistry between Dwan and Keenan and also praised the "lively script". Phil Harrison in The Guardian said it was "not groundbreaking" but described Dwan as a "spirited lead, making her character Lucey easy to root for". Pat Stacey in Irish Independent described Dwan as "the sarkiest, narkiest, angriest detective in television crime drama". Ed Power in The Irish Times described it as a "Silly, watchable drama" but "one of the better thrillers from RTÉ".

References

  1. O'Hanlon, Ellis (18 February 2024). "'Blackshore is one of those dramas where everyone is constantly sipping on a cheeky wee whiskey in the middle of the day'". Independent.is. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  2. Demolder, Kate (28 January 2024). "Blackshore and Top Boy star Lisa Dwan: 'I don't want lip gloss to be in the way of creating a truly a relatable story'". Independent.is. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  3. ^ Dorgan, Faye (7 February 2024). "Behind the scenes of new RTÉ series Blackshore filmed in Tipperary". Tipperary Live. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  4. "Coosan native to anchor new RTE drama series 'Blackshore'". Advertiser.ie. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  5. Dorgan, Faye (4 February 2024). "RTÉ TV cast of Blackshore reveal their thoughts on filming in Clare". Clarelive.ie. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  6. Gallagher, Jim (2 February 2024). "Gay love scenes made me so nervous, says Blackshore actress". Sunday World. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  7. Byrne, John (17 February 2024). "Blackshore: 'Nobody thinks of themselves as a bad guy'". RTE. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  8. Byrne, John (3 February 2024). "Blackshore: Behind the scenes on RTÉ's new drama". RTE. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  9. Murphy, Lauren (4 February 2024). "Rory Keenan is back home for work — and introducing his son to Ireland". The Times. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  10. Stacey, Pat (5 February 2024). "Blackshore review: RTÉ's latest crime drama is as much soap opera as cop show". Independent.ie. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  11. Leigh, Janet A. (16 October 2024). "Is Top Boy star's new Irish detective drama any good?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  12. Dowell, Ben (19 October 2024). "What's on TV and radio this weekend — Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20". The Times. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  13. Harrison, Phil (18 October 2024). "Before to Doctor Odyssey: the seven best shows to stream this week". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  14. Stacey, Pat (10 March 2024). "'Blackshore' finale: RTÉ crime drama leaves door open for second season – but does it deserve one?". Independent.ie. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  15. Power, Ed (4 February 2024). "Blackshore Review: Silly, watchable drama is one of the better thrillers from RTÉ". Irish Times. Retrieved 22 October 2024.

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