The Young Offenders (2018)
Synopsis
Coming-of-age drama about lovable rogues Conor and Jock as they navigate their awkward teenage years, hatching plans and adventures to help distract from their tough home lives and their inability to stay out of trouble at school.
Network
RTÉ2, BBC Three, BBC One
Episodes
Episode 1
Local town bully Billy Murphy enters the fray as the lads have to approach him to avoid getting caught, leading to a hilarious stand-off. Conor and Jock have to rely on the strength of their friendship to see them through the clashes with the formidable team of Principal Walsh and Sergeant Healy, but not without the help of Mairead, who is unwittingly dragged into the proceedings to support her son and his friend.
Episode 2
Conor and Jock’s friendships with Principal Walsh’s daughters Linda and Siobhan intensify, causing awkward tension between the lads, the Principal, and the girls themselves.
Episode 3
There’s only one thing left for Conor and Jock to do to get Linda and Siobhán to really fall for them – spend a whole day together on a beautiful adventure.
Episode 4
Conor and Mairead’s much loved fridge has finally given up on them. Jock joins them on a long road trip to find a cheap replacement and relive fond memories, and all learn lessons about family connections.
Episode 5
With an extra mouth to feed at home, Mairead is starting to feel the pinch more and more. Eager to help out, Conor and Jock concoct an absurd plan to raise some cash, involving a farcical encounter with a very valuable fish…
Episode 6
Facing a dilemma, Siobhán makes a plan with Linda to meet the lads on a bus. An unexpected intervention by local bully Billy Murphy leads to an accidental wild bus ride around Cork, ultimately bringing everyone closer together.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Young Offenders
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
4
Episodes
24
Production
Vico Films
