ITV issues huge update on popular comedy series and it will delight fans
The beloved show, penned by BAFTA-nominee Nancy Harris and directed by film maestro Paddy Breathnach, is now shooting its ultimate chapters.
Róisín Gallagher is set to return as Shiv Sheridan, a woman striving for sobriety, and this season introduces a fresh face. Following the tense finale of the second series where Shiv tried to keep her chaotic family intact and saw her former partner leave for Melbourne alone, the story twines further.
In the fresh episodes, Shiv crosses paths with Daryl, a charismatic yet enigmatic Aussie, portrayed by Rick Donald, who soon becomes intensely involved with her, appearing unexpectedly in her support circle.
Alongside these developments, series three welcomes back familiar faces such as Siobhán Cullen as Caroline, Adam John Richardson as Ant, veteran Ciarán Hinds as Tom, Pom Boyd as Bernie, Moe Dunford as Jack and Eoin Duffy as Rory, reports Belfast Live.
A tantalizing preview suggests: "The Sheridans are about to face their biggest challenge yet; a long-held family secret that throws everyone off kilter.
"The family desperately try to forge new lives amidst the betrayals of the past but destructive patterns start to emerge. Soon it's Shiv, who might not want to face some hard truths, realising there's only so long she can blame her family, the bad men in her life and even the drink: what if the real problem is just... herself?"
Nancy Harris, the creator and writer of the series, expressed her delight at the audience's reception: "It has been a true joy to see audiences embrace the Sheridan family in all their dysfunctional glory and I am so grateful to have gotten to tell this story over three seasons."
She also teased what to expect from the upcoming season: "The third and final season aims to go deeper than ever before, really getting under the skin of Shiv and the family in a way that we hope is both surprising, funny and (painfully) honest."
Nana Hughes, ITV's Head of Scripted Comedy, shared her excitement about the show's return: "ITV are absolutely thrilled to be part of the team alongside RTÉ and Element Pictures for the third and final series of The Dry.
"Nancy Harris' scripts will make you laugh and may well make you cry.... I did both just reading the scripts. Nancy's award winning writing delivers more of the chaotic mess that is the Sheridan family. I can't wait to see what Paddy and the cast will bring to the finale of this wonderful show."
Kate McColgan from Screen Ireland also commented on the new season: "Screen Ireland is delighted to support Element Picture's new season of The Dry in association with ITVX and RTÉ.
"Nancy Harris's work represents the very best of Irish screen writing; it is beautifully observed with a real emotional integrity and is of course very funny. We congratulate Element Pictures for bringing together such an impressive ensemble of Irish creative talent both in front of and behind the camera."
The Dry series one and two is available to stream now.
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