The Virtues

Synopsis

Joseph falls into despair when his nine-year-old son Shea leaves for Australia with his ex Debbie. Suffering the hangover from hell, he walks away from his present life and boards a boat bound for Ireland to confront memories from his childhood.

First Air Date: 2019-05-15

Last Air Date: 2019-06-05

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Shane Meadows

Networks: Channel 4

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Top Cast

Stephen Graham as Joseph
Niamh Algar as Dinah
Helen Behan as Anna
Frank Laverty as Michael
Mark O'Halloran as Craigy
Deirdre Donnelly as Susan
James Nelson-Joyce as Ryan
Liam Carney as Damon (Nomad)
Niamh Cusack as Janine
Juliet Ellis as Debbie

Seasons

Miniseries (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2019-05-15)

Joseph falls into despair when his nine-year-old son leaves for Australia with his ex. Haunted by memories from his past, Joseph decides to travel to Ireland to confront his demons.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2019-05-22)

After a long journey Joseph arrives in Ireland where he has an emotional reunion with an important person from his childhood, and is introduced to a new family.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2019-05-29)

As he tries to come to terms with his past, Joseph revisits a place he has confused and fractured memories of, with tough consequences
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2019-06-05)

The final episode sees Joseph and Dinah finally get the answers they have been searching for. They each have to decide whether to seek their own justice, or to forgive.