EPISODE 1.1
Episode 1
Joseph falls into despair when his nine-year-old son leaves for
... More Australia with his ex. Haunted by memories from his past, Joseph decides to travel to Ireland to confront his demons.Less
With his son and his ex leaving for Australia, a man rises from a ghastly hangover and boards a boat...
With his son and his ex leaving for Australia, a man rises from a ghastly hangover and boards a boat for Ireland to confront memories from his past in this four-part BAFTA-nominated mini-series.
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100 %35 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
91 %5 reviewsAudience score rating
"Brutal yet beautiful drama."
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Independent
Independent"Haunting, compelling."
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Stuff
Stuff"It's almost impossible to imagine this riveting, emotionally devastating mini-series without Stephen Graham at its centre."
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Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald"The concluding episode of The Virtues saw Meadows working on a new level, blending raw feeling and technical mastery to create drama that will live in viewers' minds for days, weeks, maybe years to come."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"It did, in its own way, achieve something close to redemption."
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Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph"The series is a reminder that facing up to one's problems doesn't guarantee release, but does allow for the possibility of moving forward."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"Breathtakingly raw performances from Graham and Algar..."
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Film Threat
Film Threat"This is Stephen Graham's greatest thing he's ever been in."
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BBC
BBC"It is some of the best TV you'll see this year."
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The Times
The TimesThe Virtues | Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- UK
