Quirke

Synopsis

Quirke is the chief pathologist in the Dublin city morgue – a charismatic loner whose job takes him into fascinating places as he investigates sudden deaths in 1950s Dublin. His pleasures in life are raw and deep, a drink, a smoke, good food, a woman: With one woman in particular – his adoptive brother's wife Sarah and the forbidden love that has shaped and dominated Quirke's life.

First Air Date: 2014-02-16

Last Air Date: 2014-03-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: RTÉ One

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Top Cast

Gabriel Byrne as Quirke
Nick Dunning as Malachy Griffin
Brian Gleeson as Sinclair
Aisling Franciosi as Phoebe Griffin
Stanley Townsend as Inspector Hackett
Michael Gambon as Judge Garret Griffin
Geraldine Somerville as Sarah Griffin
Frank O'Sullivan as Davy
Sara Stewart as Rose Crawford
Lesa Thurman as Sister Stephanus

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Christine Falls (2014-02-16)

A young woman's death leads Quirke to uncover a secret in Dublin's high Catholic society.
Ep. 2: The Silver Swan (2014-02-23)

Quirke investigates Dublin's drug culture when he struggles to explain a sudden death.
Ep. 3: Elegy for April (2014-03-02)

Quirke and Phoebe expose an ugly secret as they search for Phoebe's missing friend.