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6.5/10(21)

On 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.

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Production

BBC Studios, Treasure Entertainment, RTÉ, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, WRAP Fund

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 7, 2021

Last Aired

March 12, 2023

Networks

RTÉ One

Created By

Kate O'Riordan

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2021-03-07

When Val Aherns' husband Denis is found dead at a foot of a cliff close to their home the morning after a family party, she begins to interrogate his relationships with his family.

Episode 2

Air date: 2021-03-14

Val struggles to understand Grace's actions, while the local Gardaí look closer at the Ahern family as the investigation ceases treating Denis death as an accident.

Episode 3

Air date: 2021-03-21

Val looks to Mairead for support when Carl comes under fire as events from his past life in Denmark come to light, while Calum has a run-in with a group of local lads.

Episode 4

Air date: 2021-03-28

With Calum missing, the Aherns question his recent violent behaviour and Val confronts Rory. Grace sees Joe for the first time since she confronted him at home.

Episode 5

Air date: 2021-04-04

Jenny tries desperately to resolve her financial difficulties. Despite Val's attempts to keep the family together, events spiral out of control at Anna's birthday lunch.

Episode 6

Air date: 2021-04-11

Val increases her efforts to find out the truth about Denis’ death, finding herself torn between reality and what is right. Rory makes long-overdue amends and protects his boys.