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Name: The Black Donnellys
Genre: Drama
Released: 2007-02-26
Cast: Jonathan TuckerTom GuiryOlivia WildeBilly LushMichael Stahl-David

TV-14
2007
1 Season
8.1 (14,251)

The Black Donnellys from NBC is a gritty crime drama that explores the gritty underworld of New York City, following the lives of four Irish-American brothers: Jimmy, Kevin, Tommy, and Sean. Set in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, the show delves into the violent and dangerous world of organized crime, where the Donnelly brothers are trying to make a name for themselves. The show opens with the adult versions of the brothers being interrogated by the police, and then flashes back to their younger years as troublemakers in their working-class neighborhood. Jimmy, the eldest brother, is the leader of the group and the most ambitious, dreaming of making a fortune and becoming powerful in the criminal world. Kevin is the brains behind the operation, while Tommy is the loyal muscle. Sean, the youngest brother, is more of a wildcard, looking up to his older siblings and eager to prove himself. As the series progresses, the Donnelly brothers become more deeply involved in the criminal underworld, working for local Irish gangster Dokey Farrell (played by Kirk Acevedo). They start out doing small-time jobs like stealing from trucks and fighting with other gangs, but soon become embroiled in more serious crimes like extortion, money laundering, and murder. Meanwhile, the brothers also have to navigate their personal lives. Jimmy is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire to protect and provide for his girlfriend Jenny (played by Olivia Wilde). Kevin becomes involved with a local bartender, while Tommy struggles with addiction to painkillers. Sean, the youngest brother, is trying to find his place in the world and prove himself to his older siblings. The show is known for its intense and graphic depictions of violence, drug use, and sex, and its unflinching portrayal of the seedy criminal underworld. It has been compared to other gritty shows like The Wire and Sons of Anarchy, and garnered a cult following among fans of crime dramas. Unfortunately, despite critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base, The Black Donnellys was cancelled after just one season. The show ended on a cliffhanger, leaving many fans disappointed and hoping for a revival or continuation. Overall, The Black Donnellys from NBC is a thrilling and intense crime drama that explores the complex relationships and dangerous world of an Irish-American crime family. With a talented ensemble cast and strong writing, it is a must-watch for fans of the genre.

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Seasons

13. God is a Comedian

Tommy deals with Sean losing his health coverage and the hospital shoving him into the mentally disturbed ward.

12. Easy Is the Way

May 14, 2007

Tommy and Jimmy both have their own ideas on how to save the family. Tommy hatches a plan to get the family, along with Jenny and Joanie, out of town. Jimmy and Joey Ice Cream track down Dokey and his thugs and unsuccessfully attempt to blow them up. Jenny is forced to sleep with Samson in order to keep him from harming her father, but later attacks him with a pipe. Dokey cuts the family off before they are able to escape. He forces Tommy to admit to killing Huey. Dokey shoots Helen in the neck and Kevin shoots Dokey as they speed out. Nicky poisons Alo, but is also forced to poison himself in the process, and is in a race against time to the hospital.

11. The Black Drop

May 7, 2007

Reilly asks Tommy for help after he is ordered to vacate his building. Both Dokey and Helen warn Tommy to stay away from looking into it, but he persists. His research leads him into the past, where he learns that his father was once in a neighborhood real estate partnership with Huey and the Italians. The day he tried to get out was the day that he was beaten to death by Dokey and some Italians. After seeing that Samson's threats have started to affect Jenny, Reilly takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Joanie struggle with what to do with Whitey's body.

10. Wasn't That Enough?

April 30, 2007

Reilly asks Tommy for help after he is ordered to vacate his building.

9. When the Door Opens

April 23, 2007

Dokey asks Tommy and his brothers to clear out a building of junkies, in order to test his fledgling partnership with the brothers. After one of the tenants, a war vet, gets into a fight with Kevin, Tommy is forced to come to his brother's rescue and inadvertently kills the war vet. Jenny's dad acknowledges his Alzheimer's for the first time, after a misunderstanding at the diner leads to a fight. Jimmy goes after Whitey after learning that the cops had taken him and suspects him of ratting him out. Whitey denies this, but the two fight and Jimmy kills Whitey. Tommy, believing Dokey's guys have used him and his brothers, sets the building on fire.

8. All of Us Are in the Gutter

April 16, 2007

Tommy is finally able to pursue his passion in life -- art. Kate is able to help him land a job at an art studio, but Tommy finds it hard to break away from the family business. Meanwhile, Nicky decides not to kill Kevin and offers to partner up with the Donnellys.

7. In Each One a Savior

April 9, 2007

Tommy helps a woman who wants to get rid of the drug dealers in her apartment building, but ends up finding that doing so will be harder than he thought. Meanwhile, Jimmy tries to take over the neighborhood, but hits an all-time low when he has to get a payment from Jenny. Elsewhere, Nicky finds out the truth behind what really happened to Louie Downtown.

6. The Only Thing Sure

April 2, 2007

As Tommy and Kevin collect payments, Jimmy repaints the bar and tries to keep Sean away from the business they've been working. Meanwhile, a flashback makes Kevin think he's a lucky gambler. Elsewhere, Jenny tends to her ailing father while keeping up the family business.

5. Run Like Hell

March 26, 2007

Tommy gets thrust into Jimmy and Kevin's bookmaking when one of his friends, Maxwell, is about to get punished for not paying up. Tommy decides to track down the money, but ultimately is forced to do the punishing. Jimmy has Kevin get rid of Louie Downtown's cell phone and they meet up with Whitey who helps them transfer all of the numbers. However, a glimpse into the future reveals trouble ahead. Meanwhile, Jenny discovers her father's medical condition when she looks into why the diner's deposits haven't gone into the bank.

4. Lies

March 19, 2007

Tommy is hit with the hard realization that the Italian mob boss, Nicky Cottero, is not one to mess with when he threatens the brothers' mother, Helen. When Tommy runs out of options, he opts to take Dokey's bribe and steals the box that Dokey wants while visiting Huey's widow. Jimmy and Joey Ice Cream find Louie Downtown's cell phone and start to collect his payments after they find out he was behind a major gambling circuit. Meanwhile, Sean is able to come home from the hospital and Jenny has to face Tommy after sleeping with Samson.

3. The World Will Break Your Heart

March 12, 2007

A guilt-ridden Tommy is shocked when Kate, Huey's widow, asks him to hold Huey's wake at the Firecracker. At the wake, the brothers discover that their taps are dry, which sends Kevin and Joey Ice Cream out to find alcohol. However, the best they can come up with is kosher wine. Jimmy arrives to pay his respects and Dokey begins to think that Huey may have been killed by Jimmy, leading to a standoff.

2. A Stone of the Heart

March 5, 2007

While the Donnellys await on word surrounding Sean's condition, Jimmy sits in a police holding cell. Tommy and Kevin have trouble accepting their role in what happened as they sit at Sean's bedside. Tommy turns to longtime friend Jenny Reilly for support, leading to their relationship growing to one that's more than just friends. Meanwhile, the brothers ultimately tie up loose ends and pay their debt to the mob. Elsewhere, Nicky Cottero gains control of the Italian mob.

1. Pilot

February 26, 2007

The Donnellys are four young, working-class Irish brothers involved in New York City's organized crime. Detectives investigate Joey Ice Cream, a life-long friend of the Donnellys who introduces the four brothers, setting the scene for the series. Kevin Donnelly feels that he's on a hot streak, but when his gambling begins to add up, the eldest Donnelly brother, Jimmy, is forced to kidnap the bookie that Kevin owes money to. When the news of the kidnapping spreads around the neighborhood, connecting the Donnellys to the incident, the youngest brother, Sean, pays the price for having the Donnelly name. Meanwhile, Tommy Donnelly, the most reliable of the brothers, has to sacrifice for his family when Jimmy's plan lands Sean in the hospital.

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The show opens with the adult versions of the brothers being interrogated by the police, and then flashes back to their younger years as troublemakers in their working-class neighborhood. Jimmy, the eldest brother, is the leader of the group and the most ambitious, dreaming of making a fortune and becoming powerful in the criminal world. Kevin is the brains behind the operation, while Tommy is the loyal muscle. Sean, the youngest brother, is more of a wildcard, looking up to his older siblings and eager to prove himself.

As the series progresses, the Donnelly brothers become more deeply involved in the criminal underworld, working for local Irish gangster Dokey Farrell (played by Kirk Acevedo). They start out doing small-time jobs like stealing from trucks and fighting with other gangs, but soon become embroiled in more serious crimes like extortion, money laundering, and murder.

Meanwhile, the brothers also have to navigate their personal lives. Jimmy is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire to protect and provide for his girlfriend Jenny (played by Olivia Wilde). Kevin becomes involved with a local bartender, while Tommy struggles with addiction to painkillers. Sean, the youngest brother, is trying to find his place in the world and prove himself to his older siblings.

The show is known for its intense and graphic depictions of violence, drug use, and sex, and its unflinching portrayal of the seedy criminal underworld. It has been compared to other gritty shows like The Wire and Sons of Anarchy, and garnered a cult following among fans of crime dramas.

Unfortunately, despite critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base, The Black Donnellys was cancelled after just one season. The show ended on a cliffhanger, leaving many fans disappointed and hoping for a revival or continuation.

Overall, The Black Donnellys from NBC is a thrilling and intense crime drama that explores the complex relationships and dangerous world of an Irish-American crime family. With a talented ensemble cast and strong writing, it is a must-watch for fans of the genre.

The Black Donnellys is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on February 26, 2007.

Where to Watch The Black Donnellys

The Black Donnellys is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Black Donnellys on demand at Amazon, Vudu and Apple TV.