The Black Donnellys (2007)

Crime · Drama

Meet the Donnelly brothers: Tommy, Jimmy, Kevin and Sean. There is nothing these four Irish brothers wouldn't do to protect each other, and for them that means lying, cheating, stealing and, occasionally, calling the cops. Narrated by wannabe gangster Joey "Ice Cream," this gritty series bears witness to the Donnelly brothers' sudden involvement in organized crime, focusing on how they go from boys to mobsters, and showing how their new life affects their relationships with friends, family and lovers.

IMDb rating: 8.1 (14,817 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Peacock
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2007)

8.01 avg 13 episodes 8.6 → 8.6 43 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Pilot	8.6	445
2	A Stone of the Heart	7.9	213
3	God Is a Comedian	7.5	149
4	The World Will Break Your Heart	7.8	183
5	Lies	7.9	166
6	Run Like Hell	7.9	152
7	The Only Thing Sure	8.0	146
8	In Each One a Savior	8.1	144
9	All of Us Are in the Gutter	8.0	141
10	When the Door Opens	7.6	137
11	Wasn't That Enough?	7.9	127
12	The Black Drop	8.3	130
13	Easy Is the Way	8.6	145