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Miniseries – The Virtues

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Joseph, a painter-decorator and recovering alcoholic in England, falls into despair when his 9-year-old son leaves for Australia with his ex. Haunted by his past, he decides to head to Ireland to confront his demons.
The Virtues — Miniseries

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Critics Consensus

Stephen Graham gives a masterful performance in Shane Meadows' deeply personal depiction of trauma, gifting viewers with a raw account of self-destruction and a hopeful promise of renewal.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 02/03/2021
5/5
It's almost impossible to imagine this riveting, emotionally devastating mini-series without Stephen Graham at its centre. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 12/30/2020
5/5
It is some of the best TV you'll see this year. Go to Full Review Scott Bryan BBC.com 07/15/2020
This is Stephen Graham's greatest thing he's ever been in. This is his finest work. Go to Full Review Lynden Barber Limelight 03/19/2021
An intensely raw and flawless drama that will leave many in a puddle on the floor. Go to Full Review Peter Crawley Irish Times 12/30/2020
Patience, after all, is one of the virtues, and this show will reward it. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ 06/29/2020
Shane Meadows' haunting, compelling four-part series is very much a showcase for underrated English actor Stephen Graham. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D Feb 20 Very well acted and focused on some heavy stuff but lacks larger context and moves very slowly See more Craig H @DownWeGo 11/25/2024 World class Stephen Graham acting(a very very underrated actor) and from the whole cast. Just brilliant gritty story about facing your past See more Sam 04/08/2024 Never posted a review for any film or series, made an account today to give The Virtues 5 stars. Will not disappoint! See more Claire M @Claire532 11/27/2023 Not much moves me to tears but this series is so brave, covering difficult subjects with sensitivity, twice I was sobbing. Stephen Graham is, as usual, incredible as are Niamh Altar and Helen Behan. Brilliantly written and executed. See more colin m 08/17/2022 Portrait of a British male. Parts 1 and 4 (of four) were very good. Parts 2 and 3 were weaker. See more 11/06/2021 I've never left a review for a TV drama but I've just watched the first episode with the scene of the family around the dinner table and it was phenomenal. The acting and script were spot on and is the best I've ever seen, so I know the rest is going to be very well written and directed. What makes it so real is the attention to detail and 'normal' conversations which are often missed from UK TV dramas and more present in foreign dramas. This was refreshing to see. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Graham

Joseph

Juliet Ellis

Debbie

Niamh Algar

Dinah

Helen Behan

Anna

Shea Michael-Shaw

Shea

Frank Laverty

Michael

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 15, 2019 Joseph, a painter-decorator and recovering alcoholic in England, falls into despair when his 9-year-old son Shea leaves for Australia with his ex Debbie. Haunted by his past, he decides to head to Ireland to confront his demons. Details Episode 2 Aired May 22, 2019 After a long journey Joseph arrives in Ballybraigh, Ireland, where he has an emotional reunion with an important person from his childhood and is introduced to a new family. Details Episode 3 Aired May 29, 2019 Joseph revisits a place he has fractured memories of as he come to terms with his past; There's a spark between Joseph and Dinah; Dinah is inspired to address her own painful memories. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 5, 2019 Joseph and Dinah finally find the answers they've been searching for and must each decide whether to seek their own justice or forgive. Details

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The Virtues — Miniseries

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Season Info

Director
Shane Meadows
Screenwriter
Shane Meadows, Jack Thorne
Network
Channel 4
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 15, 2019