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By Jon Donnis
Get ready for an intense and gripping new series as the four-part psychological thriller Dead and Buried debuts on Monday, 2 September on BBC One Northern Ireland at 10:40 pm. Written by acclaimed screenwriter Colin Bateman, the full series will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 10:00 pm the same evening.
Dead and Buried features a stellar cast, including Annabel Scholey (The Split, The Salisbury Poisonings), Colin Morgan (Humans, Merlin), Kerri Quinn (Hope Street), Waj Ali (Carnival Row), Owen Roe (Vikings), Niamh Walsh (The Sandman), Micheal Hanna (He'll Have to Go), and Joanne Crawford (Blue Lights).
The story follows Cathy McDaid, played by Annabel Scholey, a young mother who unexpectedly encounters Michael McAllister, portrayed by Colin Morgan, the man responsible for her brother Terry's death 20 years ago. Cathy, shocked to discover that Michael has been living freely in the same town after an early release from prison, begins to unravel as she becomes consumed by thoughts of revenge.
After learning about Michael's release from her solicitor, Cathy takes to social media and is disturbed to find that Michael has managed to rebuild his life, complete with a successful career and a family. Unable to accept that he is now a free man, Cathy defies the advice of her best friend, Sally Bowman (Kerri Quinn), and creates an online alias to infiltrate Michael's life. What begins as a simple act of spying quickly escalates into a dangerous obsession, as Cathy initiates a twisted and secretive relationship with the man she holds responsible for her brother's death.
As the lines between fantasy and reality blur, Cathy embarks on a relentless campaign of psychological torment, determined to dismantle Michael's life piece by piece. The series delves deep into the lengths Cathy is willing to go to exact her revenge and the devastating consequences that ensue for everyone involved.
Writer Colin Bateman hints at the complexity of the story: "Dead and Buried is going to be intriguing for the audience because they have to work out who to trust. There are so many red herrings. You're not quite sure what Cathy's up to, or whether Michael is truly a reformed character, or if he still retains his capacity for violence."
Director Laura Way adds: "Dead and Buried entertains and compels, but Colin's script also explores bigger issues unique to past and present Northern Ireland and its border counties. The show has more depth and layers than your typical thriller, exploring themes of cyclical violence and forgiveness."
Dead and Buried was commissioned by BBC Northern Ireland and Virgin Media Television, in association with All3Media International, and produced by Three River Fiction and Vico Films. The series was written by Colin Bateman, known for his work on Murphy's Law and Doc Martin, and directed by Laura Way, whose credits include Maxine and Blood. The drama was jointly commissioned by Eddie Doyle, Head of Commissioning for BBC Northern Ireland, and Sinead Stimpfig, Head of Commissioning & Acquisitions for Virgin Media Television.
Filmed earlier this year on the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, Dead and Buried received support from Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen, and Coimisiún na Meán. The series will also air on Virgin Media in the Republic of Ireland on the same evening, offering viewers on both sides of the border a chance to immerse themselves in this dark and suspenseful thriller.
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