---
title: "Dublin Murders"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dublin-murders-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 93481
imdb_id: "tt7768192"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 8
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 141
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Dublin Murders (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dublin-murders-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dublin Murders is an eight-part television drama and crime series broadcast on BBC One. Created by Sarah Phelps, the show is drawn from the first two novels of Dublin crime novelist Tana French, specifically In the Woods and The Likeness.

The series follows two detectives dispatched to investigate the murder of a young girl on the outskirts of Dublin. As the case of the missing children intensifies, both detectives are forced to confront the darkness that lies in their past.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two detectives investigate a young girl's murder while confronting the darkness in their own pasts."

### Why Watch
- It is an eight-part television series created by Sarah Phelps.
- The series is based on the work of Dublin crime novelist Tana French.
- It is drawn from Tana French's first two novels, In the Woods and The Likeness.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It carries a TV-MA rating due to its dark and mature themes.
- Tone & Suitability: The series features a dark and dramatic tone following intense crime and past traumas.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime-drama, #detective-investigation, #dark-mystery, #past-secrets, #missing-children

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Disney Plus, Sky Go, Netflix Standard with Ads | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Starz Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Series 1 (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 8
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 5 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Sarah Phelps
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC One

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sarah Greene** as *Detective Cassandra 'Cassie' Maddox*
- **Killian Scott** as *Detective Sgt. Robert 'Rob' Reilly*
- **Peter McDonald** as *Jonathan Devlin*
- **Leah McNamara** as *Rosalind Devlin*
- **Conleth Hill** as *Superintendent O'Kelly*
- **Tom Vaughan-Lawlor** as *Detective Frank Mackey*
- **Kathy Monahan** as *Margaret Devlin*
- **Amy Macken** as *Katharine 'Katy' Devlin / Jessica Devlin*
- **Eugene O'Hare** as *Detective Quigley*
- **Moe Dunford** as *Detective Sam O'Neill*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Dublin Murders?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or ScreenRant.

### Q: Is Dublin Murders worth watching?
It is an eight-part series based on novels by Tana French and written by Sarah Phelps.

### Q: What is the binge duration of Dublin Murders?
The series consists of eight parts in total for its single season.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
The series spans an eight-part run produced for BBC One based on the works of Tana French.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dublin Murders — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/93481)
- [Dublin Murders (TV Series 2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7768192/fullcredits/cast)
- [Dublin Murders (TV Series 2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/93481-dublin-murders/cast)
- [Dublin Murders Summary, Trailer, Season List, Cast, Where to Watch and More](https://screenrant.com/)
- [Dublin Murders | Euston Films](https://eustonfilms.tv/productions/dublin-murders/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*