The Virtues
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.
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About The Virtues
The Virtues is a 2019 English-language drama series created by Shane Meadows. The cast is led by Stephen Graham, Niamh Algar, Helen Behan. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Virtues was produced by Channel 4 Television and Warp Films and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on May 15, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Shane Meadows
- First aired
- May 15, 2019
- Last aired
- June 5, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- Channel 4
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Channel 4 Television, Warp Films
The Virtues cast & crew
The Virtues was created by Shane Meadows.
The cast features Stephen Graham as Joseph, Niamh Algar as Dinah, Helen Behan as Anna, Frank Laverty as Michael, Mark O'Halloran as Craigy, and Deirdre Donnelly as Susan.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Nick Gillespie and it was produced by Mark Herbert and Nickie Sault.
Is The Virtues worth watching?
The Virtues holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 66 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, The Virtues is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Virtues
Stephen Graham
Joseph
Niamh Algar
Dinah
Helen Behan
Anna
Frank Laverty
Michael
Mark O'Halloran
Craigy
Deirdre Donnelly
Susan
James Nelson-Joyce
Ryan
Liam Carney
Damon (Nomad)
Niamh Cusack
Janine
Juliet Ellis
Debbie
Jermaine Liburd
David
Shea Michael Shaw
Shea
The Virtues — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Virtues in United States?
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▸What language is The Virtues in?
The Virtues is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Virtues are there?
The Virtues has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is The Virtues rated?
The Virtues is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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