The Black Donnellys

Name: The Black Donnellys
Genre: 18, 80
Released: 2007
Rating: 7.655

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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.

Who would love this

♥Fans of gritty, character-driven crime dramas.
♥Viewers interested in stories about family loyalty and the complexities of the criminal underworld.
♥Those who appreciate the work of Paul Haggis and his previous projects like "EZ Streets."
♥Audiences looking for a show with an "Irish swagger" and a focus on brotherhood.

Who might not

✗Viewers who prefer lighthearted or comedic content.
✗Those who dislike shows that rely heavily on genre tropes and clichés.
✗Audiences looking for highly original storytelling that breaks new ground.
✗People who are easily stressed by intense or violent subject matter.

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What critics are saying about The Black Donnellys

The pilot episode illustrates a clear tension and rivalry between Irish and Italians. The episodes are narrated by a childhood friend, Joey "Ice Cream", whom the show depicts as an unreliable narrator.[2]. In creating the show, Haggis, a native of London, Ontario, strongly referenced his hometown's local history about the real-life Black Donnellys and the massacre associated with their name. In the pilot episode, Joey says the neighborhood is populated primarily by "Black Irish", whom he calls "a race of dark-haired people" the Celts had failed to wipe out in Ireland.

The Black Donnellys

We forget though that this is the era of on-demand, DVR, and Netflix, and in today's world, network shows that don't crack the top 50 in their first 13 episodes, don't stand a chance. The Donnelly brothers grew up in a tough Boston neighborhood, and their father, was heavily involved in the Irish mob. Wanting a better life, Mr. Donnelly's four sons inherited his bar and try to run a legitimate business. There is of course a problem, not all the Donnelly's are keeping their noses clean.

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