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Ballykissangel 1996

“An English priest transferred to a small Irish village.”

★ 7.2/10 · 10 votes TV-14 ComedyDrama 6 seasons · 57 eps Ended
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What is Ballykissangel?

"Ballykissangel" is a television series that explores life in a rural Irish community. The show is centered around a young British priest who adjusts to life in this close-knit community.

Type
TV series
Year
1996
Status
Ended
Episodes
57
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Feb 11, 1996
Last aired
Apr 15, 2001
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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85 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy #Drama
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"Ballykissangel" is a television series that explores life in a rural Irish community. The show is centered around a young British priest who adjusts to life in this close-knit community. The community is deeply rooted in the church and the local pub, where everyone's business is often discussed and opinions are freely shared. The series captures the small-town qualities of this community, where everyone knows and interacts with one another. As characters come and go, the community's dynamics and relationships are constantly evolving. The show's setting and atmosphere are defined by the strong sense of community and the influence of the church and the pub. The series delves into the lives and interactions of the community's residents, highlighting the complexities and nuances of small-town life.

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“A young British priest adjusts to life in a tight-knit rural Irish community.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a unique rural Irish setting
  • explores small-town community dynamics
Keep in mind
  • characters come and go over time
  • life mostly revolves around just the church and pub

Watch it if you enjoy stories about cultural adjustment in small rural communities.

This is a comedy and drama rated TV-14.

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Mytharc (18): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (31): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 11 episodes
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Season 5 · 12 episodes
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When did Ballykissangel premiere?

It premiered in 1996.

What is the main premise of the show?

A young British priest adjusts to life in a rural Irish community.

Where does life revolve around in the community?

Life revolves around the church and the local pub.

What are the genres of the series?

The series falls under comedy and drama.

Do the characters stay the same throughout the series?

No, characters come and go, though the small-town qualities remain.

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