Series synopsis
Hidden Assets is a drama crime television series that premiered on RTÉ One on November 7, 2021. It was created by Thaddeus O'Sullivan, Kadir Bolki. It stars Simone Kirby, Angeline Ball, Wouter Hendrickx and Cathy Belton.
A routine raid led by Emer Berry, a detective in the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau, reveals that a small-time drug dealer has been receiving substantial funding from a seemingly untraceable source – not in cash, but in rough diamonds. When these diamonds are linked to a series of bombings in Belgium, Emer is forced to work with Police Commissioner Christian De Jong.
Premise
A routine raid led by Emer Berry, a detective in the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau, reveals that a small-time drug dealer has been receiving substantial funding from a seemingly untraceable source – not in cash, but in rough diamonds. When these diamonds are linked to a series of bombings in Belgium, Emer is forced to work with Police Commissioner Christian De Jong.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Simone Kirby as Bibi Melnick
- Angeline Ball as DS Emer Berry
- Wouter Hendrickx as Christian De Jong
- Cathy Belton as Norah Dillon
- Aaron Monaghan as Sean Prendergast
- Charlie Carrick as James Melnick
- Peter Coonan as Fionn Brannigan
- Gilles De Schryver as Vince Thijs
Supporting cast
- Kwaku Fortune as Josh Ola
- Jane Brennan as Eileen Gately Chief CAB
- Maya Albert as Mila Albert
- Nora-Jane Noone as DS Claire Wallace
- Eva Kamanda as Passent Hussein
- Karine Vanasse as Frances Swann
- Sophie Jo Wasson as Siobhan Brannigan
- Michael Ironside as Richard Melnick
- Joseph Palmer as Strand Hotel Security
- Steve Geerts as Viktor Maes
- Bert Kettermans as Aubrey Cline
- Caroline Stas as DSU Leader
Guest cast
- Joseph Palmer as Strand Hotel Security
- Steve Geerts as Viktor Maes
- Bert Kettermans as Aubrey Cline
- Caroline Stas as DSU Leader
- Natali Broods as Isobel Delvey
- Burak Balcı as Zev
- Matthieu Sys as David
- Teli Jalloh as CTU Julien
- Davin McElherron as Arthur Melnick
- Natalya Strutsenko as Tedora Babic
- Birgit Herteleer as Belgian Anchorwoman
- Arend Pinoy as Matis Blanchet
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 7, 2021 | December 12, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | September 3, 2023 | October 8, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 6 | November 9, 2025 | December 14, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Det Sergeant Emer Berry of the CAB leads a raid on a criminals house in Co Clare, while there, She discovers deeds and diamonds linking the Homeowner to a terrorist attack in Antwep. |
November 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Darren's killers escape, while Christian tells Emer further bombings are expected. Billionaire Richard Melnick shows the Antwerp site for his new European headquarters to his son |
November 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Diamonds are found in Fionn Brannigan's offices and Emer links this to the bombings and warns him his life is in danger. Christian learns Hadi has been beaten by a fellow officer |
November 21, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Claire is new to the fold as the lead Detective Sergeant in charge at the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and faces a sudden challenge. |
September 3, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 DS Claire Wallace and CI Christian De Jong are shocked to discover who was behind the terrorist attacks, but as the body count grows, will they be able to prove it? |
September 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bibi Brannigan's life hangs in the balance when a hitman arrives in Ireland. A PR disaster threatens Frances Swann's plans, forcing her to take drastic action. |
September 17, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When investigative reporter Olatz Alzola and her family are brutally murdered in Bilbao and DS Claire Wallace is drawn into a case that links their killings to a CAB raid in Ireland. |
November 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Claire questions Alice, who reacts angrily, Jon and Claire identify Adam and visit his student residence, only to find it trashed by O'Neill. CAB Detective Liam Boylan uncovers CCTV footage of a man arguing with Nick and forensic accountant Norah Dillon discovers Nick was funneling money into a Liechtenstein account. |
November 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 An envelope Adama sent to his supervisor, Romero, goes missing. |
November 23, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 7, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 14, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:30:00 |