The Virtues

Name: The Virtues
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-05-15
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Stephen Graham, Niamh Algar, Helen Behan, Frank Laverty, Mark O'Halloran

★ 7.8 /10 (67) • 2019

Drama

Creator Shane Meadows

Joseph falls into despair when his nine-year-old son Shea leaves for Australia with his ex Debbie. Suffering the hangover from hell, he walks away from his present life and boards a boat bound for Ireland to confront memories from his childhood.

Seasons

Episodes

Country

United Kingdom

Status

Ended

Cast

Damon (Nomad) · 4 eps

Helen Behan

Anna · 4 eps

Mark O'Halloran

Craigy · 4 eps

Frank Laverty

Michael · 4 eps

Deirdre Donnelly

Susan · 4 eps

Jermaine Liburd

David · 4 eps

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Shea Michael Shaw

Shea · 4 eps

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Juliet Ellis

Debbie · 4 eps

David McSavage

Ken · 3 eps

Jade Jordan

Doctor · 1 eps

Paul Connaughton

Delivery Man · 1 eps

Reviews

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Trailer

Official trailer

The Virtues

Where to Watch

Streaming

Sky Go

Channel 4

Episode Guide

Episode 1

15 May 201945 min★ 7.5

Joseph falls into despair when his nine-year-old son leaves for Australia with his ex. Haunted by memories from his past, Joseph decides to travel to Ireland to confront his demons.

Episode 2

22 May 201945 min★ 8.0

After a long journey Joseph arrives in Ireland where he has an emotional reunion with an important person from his childhood, and is introduced to a new family.

Episode 3

29 May 201945 min★ 8.5

As he tries to come to terms with his past, Joseph revisits a place he has confused and fractured memories of, with tough consequences

Episode 4

05 Jun 201975 min★ 9.0

The final episode sees Joseph and Dinah finally get the answers they have been searching for. They each have to decide whether to seek their own justice, or to forgive.