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Key Features:
Family drama, Rivalry, Escalating conflict, Violence-high, Revenge, Tragedy, Rural setting, Feud, Betrayal, Moral decay
Tone:
serious, gritty, dramatic
Target Audience:
Drama enthusiasts, Crime drama fans, Viewers interested in family sagas, Those who appreciate dark narratives
Emotional Arc:
Tension → Violence → Despair

Bring Them Down

2025-02-06
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When the ongoing rivalry between farmers Michael and Jack suddenly escalates, it triggers a chain of events that take increasingly violent and devastating turns, leaving both families permanently altered.

Genres
Drama, Thriller
Cast
Christopher Abbott, Barry Keoghan, Colm Meaney, Susan Lynch, Nora-Jane Noone, Paul Ready, Aaron Heffernan, Conor MacNeill, Diarmuid de Faoite, Grace Daly
Crew
Christopher Andrews, Christopher Andrews, Jonathan Hourigan, Christopher Andrews, Jonathan Hourigan
Rating
6.8(66 votes)
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