Love/Hate (Series 3)

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

Darren - Robert Sheehan
Mary - Ruth Bradley
Rosie - Ruth Negga
Nidge - Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Trish - Aoibhinn McGinnity
Fran - Peter Coonan
Linda - Denise McCormack
Tommy - Killian Scott
Siobhan - Charlie Murphy
Debbie - Susan Loughnane