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Season 1 – Trespasses

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Against her better judgement, Catholic schoolteacher Cushla becomes involved with an older Protestant married man, Michael, a barrister who often defends IRA suspects and is friends with cultured Bohemians who enrage and intrigue her.

Critics Reviews

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Feb 10
4/5
Cullen gives Michael an undeniable charisma, while poison leaches off every line Anderson delivers as Gina. But the most memorable performance belongs to Petticrew. Go to Full Review Michael Hogan Guardian Nov 17
4/5
Petticrew delivers a viscerally raw portrait of grief and trauma. However, Trespasses is anything but misery porn. It’s warm, made with love and ultimately uplifting, complete with a spine-tingling coda. Go to Full Review Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times Nov 14
4/5
There are moments of melodrama, and a few wandering accents, but ultimately, this is ethereal, poetic and very moving. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) Nov 18
Trespasses avoids the mistake of using the Troubles as background titillation... It shows violence and fear seeping into every nook and cranny of daily life, demoralising and destroying on both sides of the divide. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael E @RT42941901 Mar 14 Got through 2 episodes and that’s it! So slow and very unlikeable characters. Will not watch remaining episodes. See more andyth55 T @AndyTh55 Feb 23 Lola Petticrew is outstanding as Cushla See more Read all reviews
Trespasses — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Lola Petticrew

Cushla

Tom Cullen

Michael

Gillian Anderson

Gina

Oisín Thompson

Gerry

Martin McCann

Eamonn Lavery

Emily Taaffe

Betty McGeown

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 9, 2025 One night, a handsome stranger walks into Cushla's family bar: Michael, a married Protestant barrister and trouble; Cushla is hooked; teaching by day and serving pints by night, she's caught between two worlds. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 10, 2025 Cushla's relationship with Michael deepens, despite growing tensions at home and school; Gina's drinking worsens, and family pressure mounts; Cushla learns unsettling truths about Michael's past, but passion and tenderness draw them back together. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 11, 2025 Amid secrets and danger, Cushla and Michael's love deepens, until she learns that he's lied to her; in a furious showdown, Michael confesses and promises honesty: but just as they commit, tragedy strikes. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 12, 2025 A grieving Cushla confides in Gerry and Gina and goes in search of the truth, leading to a shocking climax that unites the family. Details
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Trespasses — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Dawn Shadforth
Executive Producer
Gillian Anderson, Louise Kennedy, Amanda Posey, Finola Dwyer, Dawn Shadforth
Screenwriter
Ailbhe Keogan
Network
Channel 4
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 9, 2025