Bodkin - General Discussion

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Bodkin is a darkly comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic, coastal Irish town. But once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined.

Netflix, May 9

 

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Bodkin is a 7 episode dark comedy/thriller TV Series streaming on May 9, 2024 on Netflix.   

Bodkin follows a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance, during the annual Samhain (the Irish Night of the Dead) celebration, of three strangers in the quaint, coastal Irish town of Bodkin, in West Cork. 

Once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined, as the investigators try to discern fact from fiction — about the case, about their colleagues, and, most painfully, themselves — the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears.

Will Forte as Gilbert Power, the podcaster, Charming, open, and enthusiastic, Gilbert is an American podcaster on the hunt for his next big story. Originally from Chicago, Gilbert’s family emigrated from Cork, and is hoping to discover his Irish roots. Gilbert loves his work, and using his undeniable charm and natural warmth to unearth the truth of a story by gaining people’s trust — and then weaving their memories, recollections and theories into an engaging narrative. While his affect is innocent and charming, it’s clear that there’s much more going on underneath the surface — something he hopes to avoid by coming to Ireland in pursuit of material for his next podcast.

Robyn Cara as Emmy Sizerghy, Gilbert’s assistant, bright, funny and eager to please. Emmy is a researcher and has been helping Gilbert organize this podcast to a "T", but underneath her competent exterior, Emmy is clearly gnawed at by insecurities which she tries to hide with enthusiasm and comedy. Pulled between the sharp Dove and laconic Gilbert, Emmy’s is struggling to find her own voice.

Siobhán Cullen stars as Dove, the investigative journalist who reluctantly joins forces with Gilbert, Originally from Dublin, Dove is a truth-seeking missile. A hard-nosed investigative journalist with a fine-tuned bullshit detector and a healthy disdain for authority and hypocrisy. People find Dove rude, “difficult.” But she believes she just tells the truth, which makes her completely blind to her own bullshit and hypocrisy. She’s also funny. And brave. And brilliant. She can also be extremely charming and persuasive. Unfortunately, she’s in the middle of the biggest professional crisis of her career — and when you live your life as a lone wolf, your career tends to be all you have.

Chris Walley as Sean O’Shea, A local from the village of Bodkin, Sean is a typical Irish country lad — feckless, up for a laugh, and doesn’t seem to be preoccupied with the obligations or responsibilities that usually accompany adulthood. He also is wrapped up in some pretty shady business, and a situation where we come to learn he is completely out of his depth. 

David Wilmot as Seamus Gallagher: Seamus carries the weight and presence of a man who was physically powerful in his younger years. Mercurial and mysterious, Seamus can turn on the charm when it serves his needs, however he can just as quickly snap into outbursts of violence when he feels he is being threatened. 

Ger Kelly as Teddy

Seán Óg Cairns as Garda Eoin

Kerri McLean as Maeve

David Pearse as Frank

Clodagh Mooney Duggan as Mary

Pano Masti as Pablo

Charlie Kelly as Fintan

Peter Bankolé as Charles

Amy Conroy (Holding) as Fagan

Mary O’Driscol as Margaret

Frank Melia as Colm

Norma Sheahan as Dot

Claire J Loy as Breeda Gleeson

Sabine Timoteo

Pom Boyd

Fionnula Flanagan

Áine Ní Mhuirí

Charlie Kemp

Pat Shortt

Denis Conway

John Olohan