Brassic (series 1)

The inaugural series of Sky One comedy-drama television series Brassic began broadcasting on 22 August 2019. Throughout the series, the directing credits rotated between Daniel O'Hara and Jon Wright: O'Hara directed the first three episodes whereas Wright directed the second half.[1] The programme was created by Joe Gilgun, who also portrayed the lead role of Vinnie O'Neill, and Danny Brocklehurst, who also wrote five episodes of the first series.[1]

Brassic
Series 1
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of episodes6
Release
Original networkSky One
Original release22 August (2019-08-22) –
19 September 2019 (2019-09-19)
Series chronology

Brassic follows the lives of Vinnie (Gilgun) and his five friends as they live their lives in the fictional northern English town of Hawley. The working class group commit various crimes to keep money in their pockets, but as they get older some of them wonder if there's more to life away from the town.[2] Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson, Parth Thakerar, Bronagh Gallagher, Joanna Higson, Steve Evets and Dominic West co-star in supporting roles.[1]

Cast

Episodes
No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Series 1, Episode 1"[3]Daniel O'HaraDanny Brocklehurst22 August 2019 (2019-08-22)
After a day involving a cross-country car chase, a Shetland pony, a jar of chloroform and a pigeon named Nigel, Vinnie and his crew become tangled up with a local crime boss who sets out to make an example of them.
22"Series 1, Episode 2"[4]Daniel O'HaraDanny Brocklehurst22 August 2019 (2019-08-22)
Needing cash for stripper Big Sandy's funeral, the lads decide to rob her boss's safe - but plans go awry when they get trapped in a sewer.
33"Series 1, Episode 3"[5]Daniel O'HaraDanny Brocklehurst29 August 2019 (2019-08-29)
Ash gets challenged to a bare-knuckle fight against a rival traveller. But Vinnie suspects foul play when he winds up in hospital before the brawl.
44"Series 1, Episode 4"[6]Jon WrightDanny Brocklehurst5 September 2019 (2019-09-05)
Vinnie and the lads take desperately needed money from a disgruntled woman who hires them to kill her ex-husband's prized koi carp collection, but Tommo ends up being kidnapped.
55"Series 1, Episode 5"[7]Jon WrightAlex Ganley12 September 2019 (2019-09-12)
Vinnie's plan to carry out an audacious raid on a rival grower's weed farm is sabotaged when Erin's diabolical brother Ronnie turns up on the run from prison.
66"Series 1, Episode 6"[8]Jon WrightDanny Brocklehurst19 September 2019 (2019-09-19)
Vinnie is horrified to discover that the boot of a car he has spontaneously nicked contains antiques stolen from McCann, who tells Vinnie to find the thief.

Marketing

The series' official trailer was released by Sky One on 13 August 2019, and was shown on the network in the days prior to its premiere.[9]

Release

Broadcast

Brassic debuted on Sky One on 22 August 2019.[2]

Internationally, the programme has been aired in France, from 16 September; Spain, from 24 September through internet streaming; Germany, from 1 January 2020 through internet streaming; Australia from 25 February 2020, Canada, Russia and the United States.[10] In Russia, it is titled as Без гроша.[10]

Home media

All episodes are available to be viewed through the Sky Go and Amazon Video apps.[11] The entire boxset is also available on NOW TV and Virgin Media in the United Kingdom.[12]

On 27 August 2019, it was announced that the complete first series would release to DVD on 30 September.[12]

Critical response

Series 1 of Brassic received general positive reviews from critics within the United Kingdom. Creator and lead actor Joe Gilgun has been praised for his performance as Vinny O'Neill, with review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes commented, "Joseph Gilgun is wonderfully expressive as Vinnie, his volatile features continually scrunching together and apart like the top of a drawstring bag."[13]

References
  1. "Brassic cast and crew credits – British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. "When is Michelle Keegan's new comedy Brassic released on Sky?". Metro. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. "Brassic – Series 1, Episode 1". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  4. "Brassic – Series 1, Episode 2". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  5. "Brassic – Series 1, Episode 3". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  6. "Brassic – Series 1, Episode 4". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  7. "Brassic – Series 1, Episode 5". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  8. "Brassic – Series 1, Episode 6". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  9. "Brassic TV series trailer". Sky News. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  10. "Brassic (TV Series 2019–) – Release Info". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  11. "Watch Brassic Series 1". Prime Video. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  12. "BRASSIC LATEST! Series 2 filming begins & Series 1 DVD released September – pre-order now!". Damien Molony Forum. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  13. "Brassic: Series 1 – Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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