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Quirke

2014Show1 season3 episodes

DramaMystery
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A profoundly sad, moving mystery series about history and crime, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E2 "The Silver Swan" 7.4

Episodes

7.2

Story

Quirke is the chief pathologist in the Dublin city morgue – a charismatic loner whose job takes him into fascinating places as he investigates sudden deaths in 1950s Dublin. His pleasures in life are raw and deep, a drink, a smoke, good food, a woman: With one woman in particular – his adoptive brother's wife Sarah and the forbidden love that has shaped and dominated Quirke's life.

Feels like

  • Gritty Period Mystery
  • Brooding Detective Drama
  • Character-Driven Noir
  • 1950s Dublin Setting
  • Melancholic & Atmospheric
  • Psychological Depth
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Slow-Burn Intrigue
  • Literary Adaptation

Cast

24 of 42 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jim O'Hanlon, Diarmuid Lawrence, John Alexander
Written by
Benjamin Black, Andrew Davies, Conor McPherson
Produced by
Lisa Osborne
Music by
Rob Lane

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Facts

February 16, 2014 · March 2, 2014 · Ended

First aired
February 16, 2014
Last aired
March 2, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Quirke?"

Questions about Quirke

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Where can I stream Quirke?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, Quirke streams on Britbox and BritBox. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Quirke worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

How long does it take to watch Quirke?

5 h

About 5 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2014.

Is Quirke good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Quirke plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.