E1 Episode 1Next upApr 26, 2020 · 29 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
In a school in small-town west of Ireland, Connell is a well-liked, good looking and athletic student. Marianne is a proud, intimidating and unpopular loner who actively avoids her classmates and questions her teachers’ authority.
Guest stars: Muiris Crowley (Mr. Kerrigan), Liz Fitzgibbon (Ms. Neary), Niamh Lynch (Karen), Leah McNamara (Rachel Moran), Seán Doyle (Eric), Killian Filan (Jack), Clinton Liberty (Kiernan), Meadhbh Maxwell (Lisa)
E2 Episode 2Apr 26, 2020 · 28 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues in secret and they sleep together for the first time. At school, Connell makes excuses for why he didn’t see his friends at the weekend and evades questions on his mother’s job at Marianne’s house. A girl in his friendship group, Rachel, gets impatient with Connell’s lack of interest and tensions build for Connell.
Guest stars: Liz Fitzgibbon (Ms. Neary), Niamh Lynch (Karen), Leah McNamara (Rachel Moran), Seán Doyle (Eric), Killian Filan (Jack), Clinton Liberty (Kiernan), Meadhbh Maxwell (Lisa), Aislín McGuckin (Denise Sheridan)
E3 Episode 3Apr 26, 2020 · 33 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
The night of the Debs is approaching and the girls at school have organised a fundraising event. Marianne has been asked to help and is out of her comfort zone. At the club, one of Connell’s friends Karen does her best to show Marianne some kindness but Rachel behaves coldly towards her.
Guest stars: Killian Coyle (Pat), Jim Roche (Bill Moran), Muiris Crowley (Mr. Kerrigan), Fiona Browne (Fiona Moran), Liz Fitzgibbon (Ms. Neary), Niamh Lynch (Karen), Leah McNamara (Rachel Moran), Seán Doyle (Eric)
E4 Episode 4Apr 26, 2020 · 31 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Months later, school has finished and Connell arrives at Trinity College, Dublin. He has found a room in a house-share and meets his new housemate Niall. Despite his efforts, he feels out of place and struggles to articulate himself when surrounded by his eloquent and wealthy peers.
Guest stars: Desmond Eastwood (Niall), Domhnall Herdman (Matt), Anita Petry (Seminar Leader), Sebastian de Souza (Gareth), Ciara Berkeley (Student 1), Lila Harper (Student 2), Maya O'Shea (Jenny), Lauryn Canny (Teresa)
E5 Episode 5Apr 26, 2020 · 31 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Connell joins Marianne's social circle but doesn't fit in. He apologises for how he treated her; she reconsiders her relationship with her new boyfriend, Gareth.
Guest stars: Desmond Eastwood (Niall), Sebastian de Souza (Gareth), Lauryn Canny (Teresa), Chris McHallem (Lecturer), Kwaku Fortune (Philip), Slaney Power (Sophie), Fionn O'Shea (Jamie), Leah Minto (Sadie)
E6 Episode 6Apr 26, 2020 · 33 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Connell and Marianne are back together. Connell has gained confidence in college; giving presentations in class and getting good grades but is reluctant to show Marianne affection in front of her friends. Will the two be able to admit that they are together?
Guest stars: Desmond Eastwood (Niall), Barry O'Connor (Jason), Tina Kellegher (Trish), Gwynne McElveen (Aunt Caitlin), Denis Conway (Gerald), Eileen Byrne (Granny Rose), Kwaku Fortune (Philip), Slaney Power (Sophie)
E7 Episode 7Apr 26, 2020 · 27 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Marianne and Connell are seeing other people and realise (too late) that their break-up was due to a misunderstanding.
Guest stars: Desmond Eastwood (Niall), Liz Fitzgibbon (Ms. Neary), Frank Smith (Provost), Kwaku Fortune (Philip), Slaney Power (Sophie), Fionn O'Shea (Jamie), Aoife Hinds (Helen Brophy), Aislín McGuckin (Denise Sheridan)
E8 Episode 8Apr 26, 2020 · 28 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Connell visits Marianne at her family's summer home in Italy, where tensions between her and Jamie are at an all-time high.
Guest stars: Desmond Eastwood (Niall), Fionn O'Shea (Jamie), Lucilla di Paolo (Shopkeeper), Aoife Hinds (Helen Brophy), India Mullen (Peggy)
E9 Episode 9Apr 26, 2020 · 22 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Marianne, studying abroad, pursues an unhealthy relationship.
Guest stars: Desmond Eastwood (Niall), Lancelot Ncube (Lukas), Conor Mullen (Tom), Michael Phong Le (Matt), Aoife Hinds (Helen Brophy), Megan McDonnell (Elaine), Aislín McGuckin (Denise Sheridan), Eliot Salt (Joanna)
E10 Episode 10Apr 26, 2020 · 26 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
After a tragic event, Connell struggles with severe depression. Marianne remains a lifeline for him from abroad.
Guest stars: Desmond Eastwood (Niall), Noma Dumezweni (Gillian), Domhnall Herdman (Matthew), Aoife Hinds (Helen Brophy), Claire O'Donovan (Eileen), Michael Power (Val), Carl Austin (English Lecturer), Niamh Lynch (Karen)
E11 Episode 11Apr 26, 2020 · 28 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Marianne has returned to Carricklea for the summer. She and Connell spend their weekends together, even though he is still living in Dublin. After a night out together, they start to discuss their friendship and inevitably their attraction.
Guest stars: Aislín McGuckin (Denise Sheridan), Frank Blake (Alan Sheridan)
E12 Episode 12Apr 26, 2020 · 23 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Marianne and Connell are back in Dublin and together as a couple. Life is calm and they are at ease with each other. Then Connell receives news that he has been offered a place to study in New York. Neither of them know how to process the news and so they decide to let it sit.
Guest stars: Desmond Eastwood (Niall), Blaithin Mac Gabhann (Evelyn), Leah Minto (Sadie), Megan McDonnell (Elaine), Aoibhinn McAuley (Anna), Sean Duggan (Matt), Olga Wehrly (Sarah), Eleanor Methven (Bernie)