Series synopsis
Hope Street is a drama crime television series that premiered on BBC One on November 24, 2021. It was created by Paul Marquess, Susanne Farrell. It stars Amara Karan, Ciarán McMenamin, Des McAleer and Niall Wright.
The arrival of DC Leila Hussain sets tongues wagging – what brings this big city girl to a sleepy Northern Irish seaside town? Warm-hearted detective drama in a stunning setting.
Premise
The arrival of DC Leila Hussain sets tongues wagging – what brings this big city girl to a sleepy Northern Irish seaside town? Warm-hearted detective drama in a stunning setting.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amara Karan as Leila Hussain
- Ciarán McMenamin as Finn O'Hare
- Des McAleer as Barry Pettigrew
- Niall Wright as PC Callum McCarthy
- Brid Brennan as Concepta O'Hare
- Niamh McGrady as Nicole Devine
- Aaron McCusker as Clint Dunwoody
- Kerri Quinn as Sergeant Marlene Pettigrew
Supporting cast
- Louis McCartney as Shay O'Hare
Guest cast
- Chris Mohan as Ryan O'Rooney
- Lily McClatchey as Sam Hunter
- Michael Shea as Seamus Dempsey
- Karl O'Neill as Gerard Smith
- Ash Rizi as Dr. Sebastian James
- Aiste S. Gram as Rona Kurti
- Michael Condron as Andrew Wilson
- Andi Jashy as Endrit Kurti
- Azan Ahmed as Rafid Kardar
- Amy De Bhrún as Kate McVeigh
- Eliana Lamberton as Hollie McVeigh
- Curtis-Lee Ashqar as Xavi
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 51 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | November 24, 2021 | February 2, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 7, 2022 | January 30, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 15 | October 30, 2023 | February 12, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 8 | October 28, 2024 | December 16, 2024 |
| Season 5 | 8 | October 27, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The sudden arrival of Detective Leila Hussain shakes up Port Devine, but only Inspector Finn O’Hare knows the real reason Leila’s been transferred. |
November 24, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When a burglar claims he saw a dead woman in a farmhouse, Leila and Finn call on elderly couple Gerard and Brenda Smith. Gerard claims Brenda is abroad, but Leila smells a rat. Finn warns Leila to tread carefully; being heavy handed with a well-loved neighbour could alienate the locals. |
December 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As Leila waits to hear if Callum has blown her cover, taxi-driver Barry drives into a young woman who flees the scene of the accident. Barry’s bad day gets worse when Concepta spreads rumours about his ‘dangerous driving'. |
December 8, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Niamh and Shay are partying on the beach when a hooded figure rugby tackles a lad to the ground. The figure reveals himself as Niamh and Shay’s dad, Inspector Finn O’Hare; he saw the lad trying to sell drugs to the kids. |
November 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Finn investigates a shooting, he struggles to keep his temper. Marlene goes the extra mile for her best friend Nicole, alienating stepdad Barry in the process. |
November 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 When an ATM machine is stolen, new detective Al crosses a line to save someone he loves. Meanwhile, Finn struggles to cope – and has a difficult conversation with Siobhan. |
November 21, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Inspector Finn is stunned to discover Concepta’s well-kept secret. |
October 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Things between PC Callum and new detective Jo get hot and heavy. |
November 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As Clint’s dodgy brother arrives in Port Devine, Marlene makes a life-changing decision. |
November 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 As new police inspector Eve Dunlop deals with a kidnapping, Jo discovers that Nicole is pregnant and that her boyfriend Callum could be the father. |
October 28, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When a local man tries – and fails – to break into the safe at a Port Devine pub, the police wonder what he was after. The plot thickens when the officers discover that ex-criminal Aidan Hunter is desperate to get into the same safe – is Aidan worried the contents will incriminate him somehow? |
November 4, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As Barry is laid to rest, Marlene suspects that her mother is involved in a truly terrible crime. |
November 11, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When someone torches the local doctor’s car, it’s up to Eve and her team to find out who did it – and why. |
October 27, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 When a head teacher is threatened, Chloe worries that her boyfriend is the culprit. Clint won’t give Brandi her job back, so Nicole concocts a cunning plan. |
October 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Chloe’s boyfriend Shane confesses to the shooting. Some of his account doesn’t ring true. Is Shane lying – and, if so, why? |
October 27, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 24, 2021 |
| Last aired | October 31, 2025 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |