Series synopsis
Dublin Narcos is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on Sky Crime on March 5, 2023. It ended on March 19, 2023.
Over the 1980s and 1990s Dublin transformed from a recession-blighted backwater to one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. As its fortunes changed so did those of its criminals, who began selling heroin, ecstasy and cocaine. Dublin Narcos tells the story of the rise in addiction, violence and organised crime which persists to this day, with first hand testimony from the kingpins and cops to the ravers and users. We also hear from the fearless journalists whose attempts at exposing the drugs baro ...
Premise
Over the 1980s and 1990s Dublin transformed from a recession-blighted backwater to one of the wealthiest cities in Europe. As its fortunes changed so did those of its criminals, who began selling heroin, ecstasy and cocaine. Dublin Narcos tells the story of the rise in addiction, violence and organised crime which persists to this day, with first hand testimony from the kingpins and cops to the ravers and users. We also hear from the fearless journalists whose attempts at exposing the drugs barons led to the death of one of their bravest, Veronica Guerin.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Luke McQuillan as Mr. Big
- Zeb Moore as John Gilligan
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | March 5, 2023 | March 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ordinary Decent Criminals Heroin arrives in 1980s Ireland and sweeps across Dublin. Larry Dunne senses an opportunity and rises to the fore. Strong language. |
March 5, 2023 |
| 2 |
The E-Ntrepreneurs Ecstasy appears on Dublin's streets. As the rave scene grows, so does the demand for E and a new breed of dealer is born. Strong language. |
March 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Untouchables Crime reporter Veronica Guerin is shot in broad daylight by drug lords, sending shockwaves across the country. Strong language. |
March 19, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Crime |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 5, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 19, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |