Brand new Irish drama, Redwater kicked off last night, Sunday on RTÉ One and it's got everybody talking.
It's almost time... brand new #Redwater tonight 9.30pm pic.twitter.com/BZsw8cAPmx
— RTE One (@RTEOne) May 14, 2017
So what's it about?
Redwater is an Eastenders spin-off starring the two characters of Kat (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie (Shane Ritchie) and it was filmed in Dunmore East.
The show is set in the picturesque village of Redwater where, twenty years ago, a boating tragedy ripped the heart out of this village’s close-knit community. The deaths appeared to be an accident – but the truth was left buried at the bottom of the harbour.
For Kat Moon, Redwater could be the key to finally making sense of her fractured past. She is in search of her son, a twin taken from her at birth without her knowledge. A cryptic postcard has led her to Redwater to find him, with her husband Alfie in tow.
That's it for the plot, but how about the fashion?
Alfie
People went crazy on social media about Alfie's outfits. The Eastenders star always seems to be wearing a buttoned blue jacket and viewers took notice with one Tweeter referring to him as the "man from Del Monte".
Not everyone was loving his look:
"Never seen a pregnant Garda ever!! What's Alfie dressed like! Finding this a bit weird #Redwater"
Never seen a pregnant Garda ever !!! What's Alfie dressed like ! Finding this a bit weird #Redwater
— Audrey cox (@Audrey1972C) May 14, 2017
Some viewers explored the inspiration behind his wardrobe...
"Alfie's fashion inspired by... #Redwater"
Alfie's fashion inspired by... #Redwater. pic.twitter.com/Fl5tRiSsIB
— Lisa Cody (@grottohunter) May 14, 2017
Even in times of crisis, it was Alfie's outfit that grabbed attention.
"#Redwater Alfie hanging from a cliff in white trouser being saved by the local padre"
#Redwater Alfie hanging from a cliff in white trousers being saved by the local padre..
— thespeckledbird (@ederoiste) May 14, 2017
"He'll need to use the vanish to get the grass stains out of those white trousers #RedWater @realshanerichie @bbceastenders @RTEOne"
He'll need to use the vanish to get the grass stains out of those white trousers #RedWater @realshanerichie @bbceastenders @RTEOne
— Entertainment on RTÉ (@RTE_Ents) May 14, 2017
In fact, some said his attire was downright impractical for Dunmore East:
"Maybe Alfie would have better grip if he threw away those wickery homemade looking shoes #redwater"
Maybe Alfie would have better grip if he threw away those wickery homemade looking shoes #redwater
— Carmel Ní Nualláin (@carmelnolan2000) May 14, 2017
As for Kat, she's loving her favourite yellow jacket and doesn't let it out of her sight. Seems like these characters love bright colours!
One eagle-eyed viewer even called out Kat's fab accessories:
"Just noticed Ive the same #alexandani marine bracelet as Kat #redwater"
Just noticed Ive the same #alexandani marine bracelet as Kat #redwater
— Sandra Ross Norton (@PrincessZoey73) May 14, 2017
Some viewers were loving Kat's fashion transformation since leaving Eastenders:
"Kat looks great. Much better than Eastenders. #Redwater"
Kat looks great. Much better then Eastenders. #Redwater
— Suzanne (@Littlesis87) May 14, 2017
However, others remained unsure...
"It's a bit diddley eye but I'm loving it, though what is Kat wearing? #Redwater"
It's a bit diddley eye but I'm loving it, though what is Kat wearing? #Redwater
— G2me (@GTuomey) May 14, 2017
Lance
One reviewer compared Game of Thrones actor Ian McElhinney's wardrobe to that of Clint Eastwood.
"@stagestricken great review of #redwater. 'Lance a man who travels everywhere by horse in a costume last seen on Clint Eastwood".
.@stagestricken great review of #redwater. 'Lance a man who travels everywhere by horse in a costume last seen on Clint Eastwood'. lolzzzzzz
— (((Freewoman))) (@raggagirly) May 15, 2017
Dermot
While Kat and Alfie may have been the main attraction to viewers initially, actor Oisín Stack may be the reason they come back for more.
Oisín plays Dermot, a hipster priest who is catching viewers' attention.
"@anemonproject @oisionstack Interesting comment @IrishTimesCultr "a 33-year-old bearded hipster priest...who accessories his collar with a hoodie and a donkey jacket"
@anemoneproject @OisinStack Interesting comment @IrishTimesCultr "a 33-year-old bearded hipster priest ... who accessorises his collar with a hoodie and a donkey jacket pic.twitter.com/iKwlHKdo0q
— Dunmore Redwater (@DunmoreRedwater) May 15, 2017
One viewer stated that trendy priests should never be trusted.
"Never trust a priest in a Topman hoody."
Never trust a priest in a Topman hoody #redwater
— Natalie Conway (@natconway) May 14, 2017
Even Dermot's hair garnered attention:
"The priest's fringe is very Noel Gallagher, circa 1997 #redwater"
The priest's fringe is very Noel Gallagher, circa 1997 #redwater
— Carmel Ní Nualláin (@carmelnolan2000) May 14, 2017
"I'm not a regular priest, I'm a cool priest, look at my hoody#redwater"
I'm not a regular priest, I'm a cool priest, look at my hoody #redwater
— Rebecca Loughlin (@BexyWexy) May 14, 2017
We can't wait to see more interesting fashion choices from the Redwater crew in next week's episode. Stay tuned!
The second episode of Redwater will kick off on RTÉ One next Sunday at 9:30pm. Episode one will be available on the RTÉ Player from Thursday, same time as BBC One's show premiere.
