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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 It's almost impossible to imagine this riveting, emotionally devastating mini-series without Stephen Graham at its centre. Rated: 5/5 Feb 3, 2021 Full Review Carol Midgley Times (UK) It is some of the best TV you'll see this year. Rated: 5/5 Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Scott Bryan BBC.com This is Stephen Graham's greatest thing he's ever been in. This is his finest work. Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Lynden Barber Limelight An intensely raw and flawless drama that will leave many in a puddle on the floor. Mar 19, 2021 Full Review Peter Crawley Irish Times Patience, after all, is one of the virtues, and this show will reward it. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Shane Meadows' haunting, compelling four-part series is very much a showcase for underrated English actor Stephen Graham. Jun 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D Very well acted and focused on some heavy stuff but lacks larger context and moves very slowly Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review Craig H World class Stephen Graham acting(a very very underrated actor) and from the whole cast. Just brilliant gritty story about facing your past Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Audience Member Never posted a review for any film or series, made an account today to give The Virtues 5 stars. Will not disappoint! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/24 Full Review Claire M 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/23 Full Review colin m Portrait of a British male. Parts 1 and 4 (of four) were very good. Parts 2 and 3 were weaker. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review 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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Season Info

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