Deception (Irish TV series)

Deception is an Irish prime time television drama airing on TV3. The series, created by Gert Thomas, premiered on Monday 7 January 2013.

Deception
GenreDrama, Mystery
Created byGert Thomas
Directed byLiz Gill
Anna McCabe
Country of originIreland
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producersMarie Ní Thuathail
Patricia Carroll
Ben Frow
Fintan Maguire
Running time42 minutes
Release
Original networkTV3
Picture format576i (SDTV)
Original release7 January 2013 (2013-01-07) –
present
External links
Official website

Plot

When the small housing estate in the suburbs of Galway was built in 2007 it was exclusive; but not any more. The six families that live there have plenty of secrets, with jealousy, betrayal, revenge, and murder behind every door.

Cast
  • Vincent Walsh as Andrew Stacey
  • Nora-Jane Noone as Aoife Stacey
  • Kris Edlund as Ann Baker
  • Colm O'Maonlaí as Dara Baker
  • Danny McColgan as Troy Baker
  • Conor Mullen as Jack French
  • Leigh Arnold as Caitríona French
  • Gavin O'Connor-Duffy as Owen French
  • Cora Fenton as Colleen Walsh
  • Roisín O'Neill as Emma Walsh
  • Eve Mackin as Fiona Woods
  • Jim Norton as Larry Joyce
  • Sam Smith as Michael Joyce
  • Helen Roache as Rose Joyce
  • Robbie Walsh as Manga
  • Michael Murphy as Zoo
  • Jack Harney as Rory
  • Meabh Coyne as Molly

Production

Deception is TV3's first original series which they are also producing.[1] The six episode first series was filmed on a semi-ghost estate in Galway that already reflected "life in post-Celtic Tiger Ireland."[1][2] The series cost €1.2 million with half of the funding coming from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's Sound and Vision Fund.[3]

Episodes
No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Looking After Number One"Liz GillPaul Walker7 January 2013 (2013-01-07)
2"To Protect and Serve"[4]Anne McCabeAilbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde14 January 2013 (2013-01-14)
3"Hidden"[5]Liz GillTed Gannon21 January 2013 (2013-01-21)
4"Practice to Deceive"[6]Anne McCabeLen Colin28 January 2013 (2013-01-28)
5"Happy Loving Couples"[7]Liz GillChristian O'Reilly4 February 2013 (2013-02-04)
6"The Rising"[8]TBATBA11 February 2013 (2013-02-11)

References
  1. O'Connell, Hugh (23 August 2012). "TV3's autumn line-up: Deception, Dallas … and the return of Tallafornia". Journal Media. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  2. Newe, Dylan (4 January 2013). "Five Minutes With....'Raw' and 'Deception' Director Liz Gill". The Irish Film & Television Network. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  3. "TV3 unveils first drama series". Irish Times. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  4. "TV3 – TV Guide (Deception episode 2)". TV3. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  5. "TV3 – TV Guide (Deception episode 3)". TV3. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  6. "TV3 – TV Guide (Deception episode 4)". TV3. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  7. "TV3 – TV Guide (Deception episode 5)". TV3. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  8. "TV3 – TV Guide (Deception episode 6)". TV3. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
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