Dublin Murders
Everybody is hiding something.
Created by Sarah Phelps
On BBC One
A dark, psychologically interior crime drama where a child murder investigation forces two detectives to excavate their own traumatic pasts.
Two detectives are dispatched to investigate the murder of a young girl on the outskirts of Dublin, but as the case of the missing children intensifies, both are forced to confront the darkness that lies in their past.
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Questions people ask
Is Dublin Murders sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is Dublin Murders one of a kind? No. Less singular than 95% of series.
Is Dublin Murders easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does Dublin Murders leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 93% of series.
Is Dublin Murders scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Dublin Murders violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
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Like Dublin Murders
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Like Dublin Murders, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dublin Murders, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dublin Murders, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
