Love/Hate

The last time Darren (Robert Sheehan) tried to walk away from John Boy Power's toxic gangland world he was shot and almost died. Now recovering from his injuries but tortured by nightmares he tries to stay on the periphery and persuade Rosie (Ruth Negga) to come home from London. When John Boy (Aidan Gillen) pays off a large debt, Darren yet again finds himself trapped and back under John Boy's control.

Still spooked by the death of his brother Hughie, John Boy's drug habit is making him increasingly paranoid and erratic. Nidge (Tom Vaughan Lawlor), now John Boy's second in command and principle enforcer, is trying to juggle an always tricky personal and professional life. Trish (Aoibhinn McGinnity) is about to have a baby and Nidge must try to maintain peace as John Boy becomes progressively volatile. When a consignment of drugs is impounded by customs, it sparks a war with a rival gang leader Fran (Peter Coonan). As the crisis escalates, John Boy becomes unpredictable and dangerous; loyal to no-one, including members of his own gang.

Cast:

Aidan Gillen John Boy
Robbie Sheehan Darren
Ruth Bradley Mary
Killian Scott Tommy
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor Nidge
Ruth Negga Rosie
Peter Campion Stumpy
Peter Coonan Fran
Denise McCormack Linda
Gavin Drea Luke
Charlie Murphy Siobhan
Susan Loughnane Debbie

Writer Stuart Carolan
Director David Caffrey
Producers Steve Matthews / Suzanne McAuley
Executive Producer James Flynn