Series synopsis
The Black Donnellys is an American drama crime television series that premiered on NBC on February 26, 2007. It ended on May 14, 2007. It was created by Paul Haggis, Bobby Moresco. It stars Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry, Olivia Wilde and Billy Lush.
Meet the Donnelly brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Kevin and Sean. There is nothing these four Irish brothers wouldn't do to protect each other, and for them that means lying, cheating, stealing and, occasionally, calling the cops. Narrated by wannabe gangster Joey "Ice Cream," this gritty series bears witness to the Donnelly brothers' sudden involvement in organized crime, focusing on how they go from boys to mobsters, and showing how their new life affects their relationships with friends, family and l ...
Premise
Meet the Donnelly brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Kevin and Sean. There is nothing these four Irish brothers wouldn't do to protect each other, and for them that means lying, cheating, stealing and, occasionally, calling the cops. Narrated by wannabe gangster Joey "Ice Cream," this gritty series bears witness to the Donnelly brothers' sudden involvement in organized crime, focusing on how they go from boys to mobsters, and showing how their new life affects their relationships with friends, family and lovers.
Premise: Family above all.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonathan Tucker as Tommy Donnelly
- Tom Guiry as Jimmy Donnelly
- Olivia Wilde as Jenny Reilly
- Billy Lush as Kevin Donnelly
- Michael Stahl-David as Sean Donnelly
- Kirk Acevedo as Nicky Cottero
- Keith Nobbs as Joey 'Ice Cream'
- Peter Greene as Derek 'Dokey' Farrell
Supporting cast
- Brian Tarantina as Vinnie Culiari
- Patrick Brennan as Earl
Guest cast
- Elizabeth Gillies as Young Jenny
- Kate Mulgrew as Helen Donnelly
- Jason Furlani as George
- Kenny Marino as McGee
- Chris Bauer as Huey Farrell
- Mark Margolis as Sal Minetta
- Lenny Venito as Benny Cool
- Ned Eisenberg as Frankie Stein
- Paul Calderon as Detective at Prison
- Joseph D'Onofrio as Louie Downtown
- Frank Page as Richie
- Adelia Saunders as Kim
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | May 2, 2007 | May 2, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 13 | February 26, 2007 | May 14, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 2.5 This episode was released as an online only exclusive through NBC.com, which says that it was "deemed too intense for network TV." It was originally supposed to air between episodes 2 and 3. |
May 2, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Jimmy's plan to help his brother Kevin out of gambling debt with a truckload of stolen designer shirts backfires, forcing the two to kidnap local mob boss Sal Minnetta's nephew Louie. When Sal's right-hand-man Nicky Cottero decides to take the matters into his own hands, it's up to Tommy, the brainy one of the Donnelly brothers, to choose between fighting for his family and life as an honest man. |
February 26, 2007 |
| 2 |
A Stone of the Heart As the Donnellys learn Sean's condition, Jimmy stews in a holding cell. Tommy finds comfort in Jenny Reilly. Nicky Cottero seizes control of the Italian mob. |
March 5, 2007 |
| 3 |
God Is a Comedian Playing to an Audience Afraid to Laugh After losing his health coverage, Sean is transferred to the psych ward. Jimmy convinces Kevin to bail him out. Tommy deals with guilt over taking the lives of Sal and Huey. |
March 5, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 26, 2007 |
| Last aired | May 14, 2007 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |