A weekend binge-watch! Ireland-set 6-part crime drama with "two misfits" is now streaming on the BBC

BBC's Tall Tales and Murder could be the show for fans looking for something new to binge this weekend.

The dark comedic Irish crime-drama series is available to stream on the BBC iPlayer, after its initial BBC One premiere on 3 November. It previously aired on Irish TV channel RTÉ on 27 September.

iPlayer's synopsis of the "darkly funny Irish drama" reads: “Gangsters, bent coppers and... Vikings. Two misfits take on a deadly treasure hunt - there's millions to be had, if they can get their hands on it."

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The programme has been received well, as The Guardian describes Tall Tales and Murder as “entertaining” and the “Irish version of The Wire,” referencing the popular American crime drama from the ‘00s starring Dominic West and Idris Elba.

The Irish Independent was equally impressed. “Here is a very good drama from RTE,” the publication wrote.

“Tall Tales and Murder moves fast, has what looks like an interesting story, and is full of wonderful acting.”

The Financial Times also shared their thoughts on the show, as they suggested it is a “fun, foul-mouthed, century-hopping Irish noir.”

The "misfits" mentioned in the BBC's synopsis of Tall Tales and Murder are care home nurse Bridget and car thief Paul, who is crippled with debt. They decide to join forces and go in search of ancient Celtic gold belonging to a Dublin gangster known as Grinner.

He made this revelation after waking up in the care home nurse Bridget works in, hence why she knows about his hidden fortune.

However, Bridget and Paul’s pursuit of the gold is far from easy as they are chased by a group of menacing local gangsters, corrupt policemen and other members of the underworld.

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Grinner is played by Aidan Gillen, Casey Walsh portrays Paul, while Ella Lily Hyland plays Bridget.

Hyland also features in Netflix series Black Doves alongside Keira Knightley. The show’s second season premiered on the streaming platform on 5 November.

In the spy show from creator Joe Barton, Hyland plays ruthless assassin Fionnuala Williams, forming an entertaining double act with Gabrielle Creevy’s character, Eleanor Davies.

Keen for their characters to have a spinoff show, Hyland told Digital Spy: "I think it's exciting, and it's great that people want that too. I think I'd be very excited."

Tall Tales and Murder is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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