WATERTOWN, NY (July 24, 2023) – Ciarán McMenamin reprises his role as Inspector Finn O’Hare in the quirky, compelling crime series set in the fictional North Irish town of Port Devine. Hope Street Season 2 picks up six months after the car crash at the end of the first season. Following his brush with death, Finn is a haunted man but in fierce denial that he is anything other than fine; trustworthy Sergeant Marlene Pettigrew (Kerri Quinn) becomes acting Inspector in his stead.
The Port Devine station is joined by a new detective, Al Quinn (Stephen Hagan), who is a laid-back breath of fresh air – that is until his willful daughter turns up and plunges him into a moral and ethical dilemma. Al struggles to juggle his duty as a police officer while protecting his daughter. Meanwhile, underestimated Police Constable Callum McCarthy (Niall Wright) is always watching. Hope Street continues to combine traditional serial narrative storytelling with unique crime stories in each episode, always remaining positive, bighearted and life-affirming.
Ciaran McMenamin who plays Inspector Finn O’Hare says: “It was touch and go for Finn at the end of last season, but I’m glad to say he’ll be back where he belongs with Marlene and Callum, dealing with the unique challenges thrown at them by all your old favorites, along with a motley crew of wonderful new characters.”
The 10-episode season 2 of Hope Street airs on WPBS-TV Mondays at 9:00 pm, starting July 31, 2023 and is available to watch on-demand with WPBS Passport (U.S. only) and the free PBS App.
EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS
Episode #201 (Monday, July 31 at 9 pm) As acting Inspector, Marlene sabotages an undercover investigation, Nicole finds an unexpected answer to her fertility problems.
Episode #202 (Monday, Aug. 2 at 9 pm) Finn investigates a shooting while struggling to keep his temper. Marlene goes the extra mile for Nicole, alienating Barry in the process.
Episode #203 (Monday, Aug. 21 at 9 pm) When an ATM is stolen, new detective Al crosses a line to save someone he loves. Finn, struggling to cope, tells Siobhan their marriage is over.
Episode #204 (Monday, Sept. 4 at 9 pm) The whole town searches for a missing mother when a car is pulled from Port Devine harbor. Meanwhile, Al kisses someone he shouldn’t.
Episode #205 (Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 pm) As the police officers fight to secure a grieving daughter’s birthright, Al does something truly terrible to save his own daughter’s skin.
Episode #206 (Monday, Sept. 18 at 9 pm) Sparks fly when Marlene meets an outspoken farmer who hates the police. A stressed-out Finn is pushed to a breaking point.
Episode #207 (Monday, Sept. 25 at 9 pm) Feathers are ruffled when Port Devine’s champion pigeons are stolen. A frustrated Siobhan turns her attentions elsewhere as Finn falls apart.
Episode #208 (Monday, Oct. 2 at 9 pm) An investigation into a drug-spiking pushes Finn over the edge – and he ends up injuring one of his own officers. Callum discovers Siobhan and Al’s secret.
Episode #209 (Monday, Oct. 9 at 9 pm) A fishing trip ends in disaster when the boat’s engine blows up – who’s to blame? Callum sees Al breaking the law – and tells Finn that Al is corrupt.
Episode #210 (Monday, Oct. 16 at 9 pm) Police officers investigate a daring robbery at the local whiskey distillery, exposing Al as a liar and thief – and Concepta drops a massive bombshell.
HOPE STREET SEASON 2 was acquired by American Public Television from Abacus Media Rights Ltd. for syndication to public television stations nationwide.
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