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Season 1 – Bodkin

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Podcasters set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town.
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Bodkin — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Bodkin's satire of true crime investigation could use a more compelling mystery to hang its quips on, but the series' sheer eccentricity makes for an intriguing enough tale from the old sod.

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Drew Gregory Autostraddle It’s rare to get a mystery series this thematically astute — at least until the empty apolitical final moments — so it’s disappointing that the show can’t back up those ideas with high quality genre storytelling. Jun 18, 2024 Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe One of the big problems with “Bodkin” is that it hardly adds up to much. All of the investigation goes to some absurd places, and I don’t think that was intentional. And there are plot holes galore along the way. May 29, 2024 Full Review Robert Levin Newsday The elements don't quite congeal, but it's intriguing and well-crafted. Rated: 3/4 May 21, 2024 Full Review Mike Scott Times-Picayune It’s set in Ireland, so it’s fetchingly shot, but it also deftly finds an appealing balance between whimsy and macabre. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 14, 2024 Full Review Eliza Janssen Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) Despite its compelling setting in a small Irish town and a premise that falsely pledges to deconstruct the shallow facade of redemptive true crime “justice”, the series ends up feeling overlong, inconsequential and repetitive. May 29, 2024 Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Fans of The Tourist and Only Murders in the Building should definitely check out this entertaining tale, which trades heavily on the juxtaposition of characters, both within the visiting trio and eclectic range of eccentric locals they encounter. May 27, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C 7 funny Netflix episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-MA for Crude Indecent Language (L) and Explicit Sexual Activity (S)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review Ry N A detective from London sets out with a couple podcasters to investigate a cold case in Bodkin, Ireland. Though the pacing is slow, the mystery and some witty writing will keep you engaged at times. This hardly felt like a comedy. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Jana M Really loved it! The story is the perfect mix of fun, often absurd moments and mystery. And the characters had so much depth! I only wish there was more of it, the developments of the last episode could have needed a bit more time to play out more organically, it felt a little bit rushed at the end. Still, this has been my favourite watch in a long time, I'm really going to miss those characters! All the leads were amazing, but there are a lot of lovable side characters, too, all perfect with their little flaws and quirks. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review John Wilks C I suffered through this show. It lacked a cohesive thematic narrative and the story arc of ' what is reporting/what is the truth' was buried beneath poor acting from too many of the characters. I think I laughed 3 times but yawned far more. The story was emotionally dead, witnessed by the fact that I didn’t care for any of the characters nor their fate. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/02/25 Full Review Audience Member Deftly crafted series, albeit a few weird dead ends in the storyline. Beautiful setting and adequately layered characters. Red Herrings are nicely paced but there's definite lulls in the first half of the series. Overall an enjoyable binge watch! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Frank I Dark comedy about an Irish cold case being investigated by three podcasters with very different motives stirring up trouble with the locals. Sounds good on paper. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jez Scharf

Creator

Siobhan Cullen

Dove

Will Forte

Gilbert

Robyn Cara

Emmy

David Wilmot

Seamus Gallagher

Chris Walley

Sean O'Shea

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 9, 2024 A hard-nosed journalist grudgingly works with a true crime podcaster on a strange case in a small Irish town where the locals want to bury the past. Details Episode 2 Aired May 9, 2024 Who We Are Podcasters set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town. Details Episode 3 Aired May 9, 2024 Perfectly Innocent Life Podcasters set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town. Details Episode 4 Aired May 9, 2024 Poison or Something The crew's investigation takes a bizarre turn, jeopardizing their podcast; Gilbert attempts to settle a debt, while Dove gives Emmy harsh advice. Details Episode 5 Aired May 9, 2024 Peace in Our Time Podcasters set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town. Details Episode 6 Aired May 9, 2024 Ends Justify Means Podcasters set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town. Details Episode 7 Aired May 9, 2024 The Samhain festival opens old wounds amid hidden threats; Dove, Gilbert and Emmy embrace new beginnings as their pursuit of the truth comes to an end. Details

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Bodkin — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Bronwen Hughes, Nash Edgerton, Johnny Allan, Paddy Breathnach
Creator
Jez Scharf
Executive Producer
Jez Scharf, Alex Metcalf, David Flynn, Paul Lee, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis
Screenwriter
Jez Scharf, Ursula Rani Sarma, Paddy Campbell, Mike O'Leary, Megan Mostyn-Brown, Alex Metcalf
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA (L|S)
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 9, 2024
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