Bodkin (TV series)
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| Created by | Jez Scharf |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Running time | 44–56 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | May 9, 2024 |
Bodkin is a dark comedy thriller television series, consisting of seven episodes, created by British writer Jez Scharf. It premiered on Netflix on May 9, 2024.[1][2]
Premise
Gilbert Power, an American podcaster looking to discover his Irish roots, travels to Bodkin, an Irish coastal town, to investigate a cold case involving the disappearance of three people. He is joined by Dublin-born Dubheasa "Dove" Maloney, an investigative journalist in London who is sent on assignment after the death of her source, a government whistleblower.
Cast
- Will Forte as Gilbert Power, an American podcaster
- Siobhán Cullen as Dove Maloney, an Irish investigative journalist
- Robyn Cara as Emmy Sizergh, Gilbert's podcaster assistant
- David Wilmot as Seamus Gallagher
- Chris Walley as Sean O'Shea
- Seán Óg Cairns as Garda Eoin
- Pom Boyd as Mrs. O'Shea
- Ger Kelly as Teddy
- Charlie Kemp as Damien
- Kerri McLean as Maeve
- David Pearse as Frank
- Amy Conroy as Fagan
- Peter Bankoleas Charles
- Fionnula Flanagan as Mother Bernadette
- Pat Shortt as Darragh
- Clodagh Mooney Duggan as Mary Donovan
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "One True Mystery" | Nash Edgerton | Jez Scharf | May 9, 2024 |
| 2 | "Who We Are" | Nash Edgerton | Alex Metcalf | May 9, 2024 |
| 3 | "Perfectly Innocent Life" | Bronwen Hughes | Ursula Rani Sarma | May 9, 2024 |
| 4 | "Poison or Something" | Bronwen Hughes | Megan Mostyn-Brown | May 9, 2024 |
| 5 | "Peace in Our Time" | Johnny Allan | Oneika Barrett | May 9, 2024 |
| 6 | "Ends Justify Means" | Bronwen Hughes | Mike O'Leary | May 9, 2024 |
| 7 | "Empty Your Pockets" | Paddy Breathnach | Teleplay by : Paddy Campbell Story by : Jez Scharf | May 9, 2024 |
Production
Referred to as both Bodkin and On Record,
In June 2022, it was announced Will Forte would lead the series alongside Siobhán Cullen, Robyn Cara, David Wilmot, and Chris Walley.[1]
Principal photography began in West Cork in summer 2022, and took six months. Other filming locations included Wicklow and Dublin.[5]
Reception
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 69% approval rating with an average rating of 6.3/10, based on 39 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Bodkin's satire of true crime investigation could use a more compelling mystery to hang its quips on, but the series' sheer eccentricity makes for an intriguing enough tale from the old sod."[6] Metacritic assigned a weighted average score of 59 out of 100 based on 18 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[7]
References
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (17 June 2022). "Will Forte To Star In 'Bodkin' Drama Series At Netflix From The Obamas' Higher Ground & Wiip". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (April 2, 2024). "'Bodkin': Netflix Drops Trailer, Reveals Premiere Date For Dark Comedy From The Obamas' Higher Ground". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (10 October 2023). "On Record / Bodkin: Everything We Know About Netflix's New Comedy Thriller Series". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Fish, Rory. "Netflix's "Bodkin" Offers Irish Talent The Chance To Shine". Top 10 Films. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ Barter, Pavel (26 February 2023). "A new RTE show and a project for Netflix — it's a big year for Siobhan Cullen". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ "Bodkin: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Bodkin: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
