The Black Donnellys (2007– )

Four young Irish brothers are caught up in New York's underworld of organized crime.

Creators:

Paul Haggis, Robert Moresco

Stars:

Michael Stahl-David, Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry

2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Stahl-David	...	Sean Donnelly (14 episodes, 2007)
Jonathan Tucker	...	Tommy Donnelly (14 episodes, 2007)
Tom Guiry	...	Jimmy Donnelly (14 episodes, 2007)
Olivia Wilde	...	Jenny Reilly (14 episodes, 2007)
Billy Lush	...	Kevin Donnelly (14 episodes, 2007)
Kirk Acevedo	...	Nicky Cottero (14 episodes, 2007)
Keith Nobbs	...	Joey Ice Cream (14 episodes, 2007)
Patrick Brennan	...	Earl (13 episodes, 2007)
Peter Greene	...	Derek 'Dokey' Farrell (12 episodes, 2007)
Brian Tarantina	...	Vinnie Culiari (12 episodes, 2007)
Kevin Conway	...	Jenny's Pop (10 episodes, 2007)
Kate Mulgrew	...	Helen Donnelly (9 episodes, 2007)
Betsy Beutler	...	Joanie (9 episodes, 2007)
Max Miner	...	Young Tommy (8 episodes, 2007)
Jimmy Walsh	...	Young Jimmy (7 episodes, 2007)
Sean Patrick Reilly	...	Mel Donnelly (7 episodes, 2007)
Kevin Corrigan	...	Whitey (6 episodes, 2007)
James Badge Dale	...	Samson (6 episodes, 2007)
Molly Schaffer	...	Kate Farrell (6 episodes, 2007)
Nick Damici	...	Ray (6 episodes, 2007)
Jamie Bonelli	...	Nadine (6 episodes, 2007)

Storyline

Four very different Irish-American brothers - Kevin, Jimmy, Tommy and Sean - have sworn to live by the code of "family first." But as they become increasingly involved in the ruthless world of New York organized crime, their loyalties to their friends, to their loved ones, and especially to each other will be put to the ultimate test.

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Plot Keywords:

new york | organized crime | irish american | cult tv | diner | 

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Taglines:

Family Above All.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Also Known As:

The Truth According to Joey Ice Cream

Filming Locations:

Minetta Tavern - 113 MacDougal Street, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Did You Know?

Trivia

The exterior shots for the Firecracker Lounge were filmed at the Shannon Pot, a bar at the corner of Jackson Ave. and Davis St. in Long Island City, Queens. The exterior shots for the Minetta Tavern were filmed at the real-life Minetta Tavern at 113 MacDougal St. in New Yorks Village area, also known as SoHo although it is North of Houston.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Detective at prison: So, where are the bodies?
Joey Ice Cream: Ah, man. These guys are my friends.
Detective at prison: Here's the deal, Joey. You tell us where the bodies are, how they got there, and you stay in solitary, nice and safe. You lie, you go to general population where more people than I can count want to see you dead.
Joey Ice Cream: [looking nervous]
Detective Sunny: [throws a book down on the table harshly] Where are the bodies?

User Reviews

The makings of a great show

If there is something Paul Haggis is good at, it's storytelling.

The pilot was as captivating as a pilot can hope to be. The story begins to come together after the first ten minutes of an 'introduction' and it's an entertaining ride with thought behind it.

This casting is good, the characters have plenty of depth to play with and the writing is, well, Paul Haggis.

There's a lot of potential and I hope we see a great run from the Black Donnellys. It would be a pity if this goes the Arrested Development route.

Though, this is a very different show.