Acorn TV’s Mystery Series 'Holding' is Entertaining, Stylish & Satisfying
Based on Graham Norton’s best-selling novel of the same name, Holding is a complex, thoughtful small town mystery that is a welcome relief from Irish charm or Irish noir overload. The four-part series airing on Acorn TV is directed by Kathy Burke, and created by Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Karen Cogan. The fine ensemble cast is led by Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones) as Sgt. P.J. Collins, with Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) as troubled Bríd Riordan, and Brenda Fricker (My Left Foot) as housekeeper Mrs. Meaney.
Mrs. Meaney: The longer you stay quiet, the harder it is to get your voice back.
The action takes place in the picturesque sleepy Cork village of Duneen, where superficial prettiness hides tragedy and buried secrets. P.J. Collins isn’t much of a career cop. He’s the sole Garda officer in the village, and the barracks (a row house) has been both office and home for just over three years, long enough for him to still be regarded as something of a newcomer. A typical day for him starts with the majestic arrival of Mrs. Meaney on her three-wheeled scooter, an angel of death bearing generous quantities of artery-blocking fats and carbs that she’ll transform into a full Irish breakfast.
