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The Black Donnellys

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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Jonathan Tucker
Tommy Donnelly
Tom Guiry
Jimmy Donnelly
Olivia Wilde
Jenny Reilly

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Pilot

Mon, Feb 26, 200745 mins

Four Irish-American brothers - Kevin, Jimmy, Tommy, and Sean - live by the motto of "family first" but find their individual interests conflict when they're implicated in the disappearance of a mob-connected bookie.

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Black Donnellys Season 1: Tommy Pissed At Jimmy. Tommy And Kevin Discuss Where To Dump The Body.
Black Donnellys Season 1: Tommy Pissed At Jimmy. Tommy And Kevin Discuss Where To Dump The Body.
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1:07 Black Donnellys Season 1: Tommy Pissed At Jimmy. Tommy And Kevin Discuss Where To Dump The Body.

Awards

  • 2008 - ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Regular Series - nominated
  • 2007 - Artios Award - Best Dramatic Pilot Casting - nominated

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