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Crá
Crá (stylised as CRÁ, lit. 'torment') is a 2024 Irish-language murder mystery television series. It premiered on TG4 on 11 November 2024 and on BBC Northern Ireland on 17 November 2024. SynopsisA body is discovered in an Irish bog which is identified as the missing mother of a policeman. Unable to join-in with the investigation he works with a local podcaster instead to look into his mother’s disappearance 15 years earlier.[1][2] Cast
ProductionThe six-part series is written by Doireann Ní Chorragáin and Richie Conroy and directed by Philip Doherty. It is produced by Fíbín Media and Zoogon for BBC Gaeilge and TG4. Executive producers are Darach Ó Tuairisg for Fíbín Media, Karen Kirby for BBC Northern Ireland and Máire Ní Chonláin for TG4. Ciarán Charles is a producer for TG4.[3] Crá is an Irish-language word meaning "torment", and the said they were moved by the accounts of some of Ireland's unsolved cases.[4] The cast is led by stars Dónall Ó Héalai, Alex Murphy, Hannah Brady, Barry McGovern, Róisín Murphy, Tara Breathnach, Caoimhe Farren and Alan Mahon.[5] The six-part series was filmed in County Donegal.[6] BroadcastThe series premiered on TG4 on 11 November 2024.[7] The series began airing on BBC Northern Ireland on 17 November 2024.[8] SoundtrackThe original music was composed by Krismenn. ReceptionEd Power in The Irish Times said that "Donegal is utilised wonderfully in the script" and whilst the series does "utilise cliches" it is "put together with genuine verve".[9] References
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