Made for Irish TV, this dark psychological mystery series weaves a genuinely creepy spell while managing some clever plot twists. Cat Hogan (Carolina Main), a high-strung young woman still suffering the effects of a half-remembered childhood trauma, is distanced from her family. Returning to her hometown after learning that her invalid mother Mary (Ingrid Craigie) has died in an accident, Cat suspects that her father, Jim (Adrian Dunbar), murdered Mary—a charge that causes friction with Jim as well as Cat’s brother (Diarmuid Noyes) and sister (Gráinne Keenan). She soon discovers inconsistencies in Jim’s account of his movements on the day of Mary’s death, as well as evidence that he was having an affair with his receptionist (Shereen Martin) and might have stolen money from an aged patient. She also enlists aid from a longtime friend (Cillian O’Gairbhi)—who her father is treating for persistent mental problems—and a local cop (Sean Duggan) who holds a grudge against Jim. And Jim does not help his case by lying about his actions and using his dissolute brother (Mark O’Regan) to pressure Cat to drop her campaign against him. Thanks to crisp writing, atmospheric direction, and excellent performances—especially from Dunbar and Main—this is well worth watching. Compiling all six episodes from 2018, extras include cast and crew interviews and a behind-the-scenes featurette. Recommended. (F. Swietek)
Blood
Acorn, 2 discs, 288 min., not rated, DVD or Blu-ray: $39.99 Volume 34, Issue 5
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