Netflix Unleashes Gripping Crime Thriller, Sparking Universal Curiosity
Netflix has added the BBC crime drama Dublin Murders to its catalogue. The eight-part series first aired in 2019 and stars Killian Scott and Sarah Greene.
Plot overview
The show follows detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox. They investigate a ritualistic killing of a young girl found in woodland.
Two victims appear central to the mystery. One is a talented ballerina discovered on an ancient stone altar. The other is a lively woman found stabbed in a roofless famine cottage.
Cast and production
Killian Scott plays Rob Reilly. Sarah Greene portrays Cassie Maddox.
Filming took place on location in Dublin. Some scenes were also shot in and around Belfast.
Source material and setting
The drama adapts novels from Tana French’s Dublin Murder Squad. It draws mainly from In the Woods and The Likeness.
The narrative shifts between the 1980s and 2006. French used memories and interviews to shape period detail and atmosphere.
On location and fictional places
The series features a fictional village named Knocknaree. The name means “hill of the king.”
Places called Knocknaree exist in County Waterford and County Sligo. However, the Knocknaree in the show is imaginary.
Critical reception
The series holds a 79 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics and viewers described it as gripping and twisty.
Many viewers reported being hooked from the first episode. Reviews highlighted the show’s psychological and macabre tones.
Is it based on a true story?
No. The events are fictional and stem from Tana French’s novels. The books borrow from real-life atmosphere but not real crimes.
Where to watch
- Netflix — available now for streaming.
- BBC iPlayer — original broadcaster platform.
- Disney+ — also lists the series in some regions.
The arrival of the series on the streaming giant inspired coverage under headlines such as Netflix Unleashes Gripping Crime Thriller, Sparking Universal Curiosity. That response reflects renewed interest in slow-burning detective drama.
This report was prepared for Filmogaz.com using verified production and publication details.
