BODKIN is a dark comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters (Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, Robyn Cara) who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town.
But once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined. As our heroes try to discern fact from fiction — about the case, about their colleagues, and, most painfully, themselves — the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears.
BODKIN is a Higher Ground production.
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Co-Showrunner and Executive Producer Alex Metcalf loved filming Bodkin in Ireland “The imaginary town of Bodkin is situated in West Cork, and it’s a wild and fabulous landscape.  Union Hall really appealed to us as a location and so did its connection to the ocean. The fact that there’s a working harbour there, and it’s incredibly beautiful. The locals in Union Hall have been incredibly welcoming and helpful, and receptive to our work in the town.”

Bodkin. Ger Kelly as Teddy in episode 102 of Bodkin. Cr. Enda Bowe/Netflix © 2024
Bodkin. (L to R) Seán Óg Cairns as Garda Eoin, Kerri McLean as Maeve, Siobhán Cullen as Dove, Robyn Cara as Emmy Sizergh, Will Forte as Gilbert Power in episode 103 of Bodkin. Cr. Enda Bowe/Netflix © 2024

Dubliner, Siobhan Cullen (Dove) agrees, “It’s been really brilliant shooting at home in Ireland, especially shooting in West Cork. It’s, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places in the world.”

It’s not only the access to the stunning landscapes that gives this show its edge, but also the incredibly talented local cast and crew. 

Jez Scharf, Creator, Co-showrunner and Executive Producer explains, “I think for me, one of the really exciting things is that we’ve gotten to utilise the talent in Ireland — and the level of that talent is unbelievable, across both cast and crew. What has personally been very exciting is getting to help showcase so much Irish talent, on screen and off.”

Bodkin. (L to R) Siobhán Cullen as Dove, Will Forte as Gilbert Power, Robyn Cara as Emmy Sizergh in episode 101 of Bodkin. Cr. Enda Bowe/Netflix © 2024

Created by Jez Scharf

Directed by Nash Edgerton (101, 102),  Bronwen Hughes (103, 104, 106), Johnny Allan (105), Paddy Breathnach (107)
 
Written by Jez Scharf (101, 107 “Story by”), Alex Metcalf (102), Ursula Rani Sarma (103), Megan Mostyn-Brown (104), Oneika Barrett (105), Mike O’Leary (106), Paddy Campbell (107, “Teleplay by”)
Bodkin. Siobhán Cullen as Dove in episode 107 of Bodkin. Cr. Enda Bowe/Netflix © 2024
 
Co-Showrunned by Alex Metcalf and Jez Scharf
 
Exec Produced by David Flynn, Paul Lee, Nne Ebong, Tonia Davis, Barack and Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Nash Edgerton (101-102)
 
Starring Siobhán Cullen (Dove), Robyn Cara (Emmy), Chris Walley (Sean O’Shea), David Wilmot (Seamus), and Will Forte (Gilbert)
 
Guest Starring Pom Boyd (Mrs. O’Shea), Fionnula Flanagan (Mother Bernadette), Áine Ní Mhuirí (Sister McDonagh), Charlie Kemp (Damien), Pat Shortt (Darragh), Ger Kelly (Teddy), Denis Conway (Sergeant Power), John Olohan (Barry), Brendan Conroy (Cathal), Sean Óg Cairns (Garda Eoin),  O’Driscoll (Margaret), Peter Bankolé (Charles), Sabine Timoteo (Annika), Amy Conroy (Fagan), Brendan Conroy (Cathal), Mae Higgins (Jo), Gene Rooney (Bridgit), Barry McGovern (Beckett), Fergus Mulligan (Krtek), David Pearse (Frank), Kerri McLean (Maeve), Charlie Kelly (Fintan), Clodagh Mooney Duggan (Mary), Pauline McLynn (Brónagh McArdle)
Bodkin. (L to R) David Wilmot as Seamus, Chris Walley as Sean in episode 103 of Bodkin. Cr. Enda Bowe/Netflix © 2024
 
Photography Directed by Piers McGrail (101-102), Cathal Watters (103-107)

Production Design by Paki Smith

Set Decorated by Jenny Oman

Promastered by Mick Flood

Costume Design by Joan Bergin (101-102), Sandra Burns (103-107)

Hair Design by Linda Gannon

Makeup Design by Liz Byrne

Supervising Location Managed by Rossa O’Neill

Filming Location in Ireland – West Cork, Dublin and Wicklow

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