The BBC will be premiering a new psychological thriller called Dead and Buried this week. The series follows a young mother named Cathy who unexpectedly encounters the man who had killed her brother twenty years ago. Cathy, portrayed by Annabel Scholey, embarks on a mission of psychological warfare to seek revenge on the man, Michael McAllister, played by Colin Morgan.
Throughout the four episodes of the series, Cathy creates an online persona to befriend Michael and begins stalking him on social media. The show delves into themes of cyclical violence and forgiveness while exploring Cathy’s relentless pursuit of retribution. Dead and Buried is set along the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with the storyline moving back and forth between these locations.
The plot of Dead and Buried centers around Cathy McDaid coming face-to-face with Michael McAllister, the man who had taken her brother’s life two decades ago. Unaware of his release from prison, Cathy seeks legal advice only to discover that the killer had been living freely for years. Fuelled by grief and anger, Cathy initiates a covert relationship with Michael through social media, leading to a series of manipulative actions and deceit. As Cathy’s obsession intensifies, the boundaries between revenge and reality become blurred, ultimately impacting the lives of everyone involved.
Dead and Buried is a four-part psychological thriller, with the first episode scheduled to air on Sunday, November 17 on BBC One. The series is already available on BBC iPlayer for viewers who cannot wait for the broadcast. The cast includes talented actors such as Annabel Scholey, Colin Morgan, Waj Ali, Niamh Walsh, Kerri Quinn, Micheal Hanna, Owen Roe, Joanne Crawford, Ruairí Leneghan, and Mohammed Zain Siddiqui.
Filming for Dead and Buried took place in various locations along the Derry/Donegal border, with scenes shot in both Northern Ireland and different parts of Ireland including Dublin and Derry. The captivating storyline and talented cast promise an engaging and thrilling viewing experience for audiences. Be sure to catch Dead and Buried as it unfolds the gripping tale of vengeance and its consequences.
