ITV acquires crime thriller ‘The Galway Bay Murders’

ITV has acquired the six-part crime thriller ‘The Galway Bay Murders’ for its ITV1 channel and streaming service ITVX. The series, which was commissioned by the Irish broadcaster RTÉ, was announced during MIPCOM.

Set in Connemara on Ireland’s west coast, the drama follows Nora Savage, a seasoned NYPD detective played by Kate Mulgrew, who seeks a quiet life in Ireland only to become embroiled in a murder investigation after a body is discovered. The ensemble cast includes Colm Meaney, John Connors, India Mullen, Cillian O’Sullivan, and Jack Rowan.

The production is a collaboration between Two Cities Television, Keeper Pictures, and AS I AM Productions, with international distribution handled by ITV Studios. The series was written by Eithne Verling and directed by Joe Lawlor and Christine Molloy.