Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Single-Handed: Complete Collection


Filmed against the spectacular and foreboding backdrop of Connemara, Ireland, Owen McDonnell (Killing Eve, Dominion Creek) stars as Jack Driscoll, the lone Garda sergeant whose personal life is inextricably bound with his professional duties in his insular community. Nominated for best drama series at the Irish Film & Television Awards and featuring an excellent cast including Matthew McNulty (The Terror, Lark Rise to Candleford), Simone Lahbib(Loch Ness, Wire in the Blood), and Ian McElhinney (Game of Thrones), plus guest stars including Oscar® nomineeStephen Rea (The Crying Game) and Caroline Catz (Doc Martin).
(DVD 6-Disc Set, 13 episodes plus bonus, $64.99)

My Thoughts

Single Headed is an excited crime series that centers around a police officer named Jack Driscoll. He just moved to Dublin and finds that even on a desolate island, crime can run rapid. This box set includes six exciting episodes, and three of them are full length.

Home-Natural Justice - Driscoll comes home to Dublin to replace his dad when he retires and realizes his father might have been involved in something shady.

The Stolen Child - Driscoll tries to find a kidnapped child. He also goes after a pedophile and his dad appears before the tribunal.

The Drowning Man - A man calls Driscoll as he's drowning. The case may be related to an anti-drug operation. He also runs into his ex-girlfriend, Maura.

The Lost Boys - An English cousin comes to town and unearths family secrets. A teenager is accused of killing a reclusive senior.

Between Two Fires - There's a fire at a housing development, and an old friend is a suspect.

A Cold  Heaven - Driscoll looks into an accident involving a local teen and suspects she's being abused. There is also tension at home with Brian.

This was a great show. Each episode was an exiting mystery, and I loved the beautiful Irish backdrops. I also enjoyed the accents. Irish is my favorite. I could listen to them all day! If you want to check out this amazing series for yourself, it's available online at Acorn Media and Amazon.


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