Series synopsis
Clean Break is a drama television series that premiered on RTÉ One on September 27, 2015. It ended on October 18, 2015. It stars Aidan McArdle, Damien Molony, Adam Fergus and Simone Kirby.
Car dealer Frank Mallon is watching his life fall apart around him. His wife has left, his cars aren't selling, and his teenage daughter is out of control. Desperate for a solution, Frank devises a plan to fix his money problems while also getting revenge on the people who make his life miserable.
Premise
Car dealer Frank Mallon is watching his life fall apart around him. His wife has left, his cars aren't selling, and his teenage daughter is out of control. Desperate for a solution, Frank devises a plan to fix his money problems while also getting revenge on the people who make his life miserable.
Premise: Desperate people do desperate things.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aidan McArdle as Desmond Rane
- Damien Molony as Danny Dempsey
- Adam Fergus as Frank Mallon
- Simone Kirby as Annette Rane
- Kelly Thornton as Corrina Mallon
- Sean Byrne as Keith
- Amybeth McNulty as Jenny Rane
- Dermot Murphy as Snowy
Supporting cast
- Ned Dennehy as Noel Blake
- Packy Lee as Teeth
- Sean McGinley as Ben
- Gus McDonagh as Nick
- Sean Duggan as Ernie
- Marie Mullen as Mrs. Rane
- Sarah Allen Clarke as Nancy
Guest cast
- Jimmy Smallhorne as Sammy
- Cillian Tobin as Derek
- Maria Lopez as Gloria
- Aaron Monaghan as Ed Banner
- Dorothy Cotter as Counselor
- Phelim Drew as Detective Tom Burke
- Fionna Hewitt-Twamley as Keith's Mother
- Geoff Minogue as Sergeant
- Charlie Kelly as Garda Eamon
- Lioyd Hogan as Andy
- Martin Murphy as Mr. Donaghue
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | September 27, 2015 | October 18, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Drama following residents of a Wexford community as they strive for love, status and revenge. A man takes desperate measures as he faces losing his family and business. |
September 27, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Danny Dempsey seeks refuge as word spreads about the abduction, and the kidnappers take drastic action to stay out of the clutches of the law. |
October 4, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Rane family return home, but while Desmond is keen to get back to normal, Annette cannot put things behind her. Danny hides out, but does not realise who is looking for him. |
October 11, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2015 |
| Last aired | October 18, 2015 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:30:00 |