The South Westerlies

 THE SOUTH WESTERLIES (DVD) (Acorn TV)

"With most tourism on hold, consider a virtual outing with The South Westerlies... impossibly beautiful" - Associated Press

Little lies lead to bigger truths in this charming Irish dramedy. Environmental consultant Kate (Orla Brady, American Horror Story: 1984, Fringe) goes undercover in a small town to quell objections to a wind farm. But Kate has a complicated history with the town of Carrigeen. Soon after arriving with her son, she runs into an ex-friend and an old flame and realizes her task won’t be a breeze. Co-stars Patrick Bergin (Patriot Games, Sleepin with the Enemy). Premiered on Acorn TV (DVD, 2-Discs, $39.99). (Limited DVDs and Online Screeners Available)

My Thoughts

The South Westerlies  is a fun series centered around a environmental consultant named Kate Ryan.  She goes undercover to a small town to try to convince the locals a wind farm is a good idea, but there is a lot of opposition and she and her son find themselves in the middle of it. This first season includes six episodes. 

1 - Kate goes undercover in a small Irish town to convince the locals to development a wind farm.

2- Kate has a guest appearance on a radio show and she agrees to attend a town hall meeting.

3 -Kate goes after a gallery owner who opposes the project.

4- Kate's mother comes to town and Kate learns about an oil pipeline.

5 - Kate discovers whose behind the pipeline.

6- Conor doesn't want to return to Dublin and Kate decides to become a whistleblower.

This is a great series with colorful characters and a unique storyline, filled with humor and some interesting environmental facts. If you'd like to order a copy of this DVD for yourself, you can find it online at Amazon or in stores nationwide.