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The Virtues•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.0/10 · 384 votesMay 15, 201945 min

Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Joseph falls into despair when his nine-year-old son leaves for Australia with his ex. Haunted by memories from his past, Joseph decides to travel to Ireland to confront his demons.

Directed byShane Meadows

Written byShane Meadows, Jack Thorne

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes4

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Cast12

Stephen Graham

Joseph

Niamh Algar

Dinah

Helen Behan

Anna

Frank Laverty

Michael

Mark O'Halloran

Craigy

Deirdre Donnelly

Susan

James Nelson-Joyce

Ryan

Liam Carney

Damon (Nomad)

Niamh Cusack

Janine

Juliet Ellis

Debbie

Jermaine Liburd

David

Shea Michael Shaw

Shea

Crew3

Shane Meadows

Writer

Jack Thorne

Writer

Shane Meadows

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Virtues season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 384 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Shane Meadows and written by Shane Meadows, Jack Thorne, it aired on May 15, 2019.

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