Plot: Series seven will see the gang get an unmissable send-off, as Vinnie and the crew face their biggest challenge yet — clashing with old enemies, confronting long-lost family, and diving headfirst into chaos.
The final series was Brassic was disappointing.
Pros: This last series still committed to been the laughs. Each character was consistent. The threats are terrifying and hilarious at times including Neil Ashton as Davey MacDonagh. I like it gave us call backs and highlights from previous seasons. The new recurrent cast were welcome auditions & it felt everyone brought their a-game to this last series with humour and heart.
Cons: Some of the self-contained storylines felt inconsistent. It failed to keep the main story consistent. The cast expanded had gotten too floated and the finale was a letdown.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Created by Joe Gilgun, Danny Brocklehurst
Written by Danny Brocklehurst, Alex Ganley, Danielle Ward, Ava Pickett, Tom Melia, Laurence Rickard
Starring: Joe Gilgun, Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson, Parth Thakerar, Steve Evets, Dominic West, Bronagh Gallagher, Joanna Higson, Neil Ashton, Rachid Sabitri, Bhavna Limbachia, Dean Lennox Kelly, Darren Cahill, Rowan Robinson & Tallulah Haddon.
Opening theme: Money (That’s What I Want) by Barrett Strong
Composer: Christoph Bauschinger
Executive producers: Danny Brocklehurst, Joe Gilgun, David Livingstone, Jon Mountague, Rebekah Wray-Rogers
Producers: Juliet Charlesworth, Mike Noble, Jim Poyser
Cinematography: Richard Stoddard, Alex Veitch
Editors: Rachel Hoult, Annie Kocur
Production companies: Calamity Films
Network: Sky Max,
Casts & Characters:
Main
- Joe Gilgun as Vincent “Vinnie” O’Neill: The emotionally intelligent and street-smart leader of a gang of amateur criminals, who struggles with mental health issues, including bipolar disorder and depression. Zack Pierce (guest series 1–4), Ben Hackett (guest series 2), and Reuven Walker (guest series 6) portray a young Vinnie during flashbacks.
- Michelle Keegan as Erin Croft: The independent and open-minded emotional core of Vinnie’s gang, who seeks a better life beyond Hawley for her young son. Chloe Anais Hunt (guest series 5) portrays a young Erin during flashbacks.
- Damien Molony as Dylan Golding (series 1–4; guest series 5): Vinnie’s book-smart best friend and Erin’s boyfriend who acts as the gang’s schemer. Joseph Riley (guest series 2), George Kent (guest series 6), and Hugh McQueen Shelley (guest series 7) portray a young Dylan during flashbacks.
- Tom Hanson as Leslie “Cardi” Titt (series 1–6; guest series 7): An insecure but kind-hearted member of Vinnie’s gang who finds comfort in caring for his pet pigeon, Nigel.
- Aaron Heffernan as Ashley “Ash” Dennings: An Irish amateur boxer and the muscle of Vinnie’s gang.
- Ryan Sampson as Thomas “Tommo” Schaftner: A free-spirited entrepreneur who acts as the wild card of Vinnie’s gang. Alfie Corbett (guest series 5) portrays a young Tommo during flashbacks.
- Parth Thakerar as Jehan “JJ” Jovani: The owner of a motor workshop and the technical brains of the Vinnie’s gang.
- Steve Evets as Farmer Jim: An eccentric and ill-tempered farmer who lets Vinnie’s gang grow their cannabis plants in a bunker on his farm.
- Ruth Sheen as Kath (series 1): The pub landlady of The Crows Nest that the gang frequents.
- Dominic West as Dr. Christopher “Chris” Coxley: Vinnie’s general practitioner with whom he develops a close bond.
- Bronagh Gallagher as Carol Dennings (series 2–6; guest series 1, 7): Ash’s older sister who shows an interest in Cardi after joining Vinnie’s gang.
- Joanna Higson as Mary “Sugar” Jones (series 4–7; recurring series 2–3; guest series 1): A former stripper and Erin’s best friend, who manages The Rat & Cutter strip club, and joins Vinnie’s gang.
- Neil Ashton as David “Davey” MacDonagh (series 5–7; recurring series 4; guest series 3): A career criminal who forms a rivalry with Vinnie, hoping to take over his cannabis business.
- Bhavna Limbachia as Meena (series 5–7; guest series 4): JJ’s cousin who takes over as the local undertaker and joins Vinnie’s gang.
- Dean Lennox Kelly as Curtis Plum (series 6–7; guest series 5): An eccentric ratcatcher with a severe hoarding disorder hired by Vinnie’s gang.
- Darren Cahill as Michael “Mick” Dennings (series 7; recurring series 6; guest series 1–3): Ash and Carol’s youngest brother, who later joins Vinnie’s gang.
- Rowan Robinson as Alison “Ally” (series 7): Jim’s estranged daughter and the leader of Hawley’s newest criminal gang.
- Tallulah Haddon as Fay (series 7): Ally’s girlfriend and member of her gang.
Supporting
- Archie Kelly as Shirley “Goldilocks” Paslowski: A Polish farmer and Jim’s neighbour.
- John Weaver as Carl Slater (series 1–3, 5–7): A police officer, later detective inspector, and Vinnie’s childhood arch-enemy. Oliver Akers (series 2) portrays a young Carl during flashbacks.
- Neil Fitzmaurice as Mr. Bishop (series 1–4, 7): One of Tommo’s clients who often clashes with his ex-wife Daffne.
- Debbie Rush as Daffne Bishop (series 1, 3, 5, 7): Mr. Bishop’s ex-wife.
- Carl Rice as Ronnie Croft (series 1–3, 5, 7): Erin’s estranged ex-convict brother. Billy Winter (series 5) portrays a young Ronnie during flashbacks.
- Steve Garti as “Chinese” Dan (series 2–5, 7): A fence in Hawley.
- Amit Dhut as Calvin (series 2–5, 7): Dan’s bodyguard.
- Juliet Cowan as Elizabeth “Liz” Jones (series 3, 5–7): Sugar’s alcoholic mother who becomes a bartender at The Crows Nest.
- Johann Heske as Hans Fischer (series 5–7): A German teenager who travels to England to meet Tommo, his biological father.
- Dylan Baldwin as Joey Kittens (series 6–7): A powerful cross-dressing criminal associate of the MacDonaghs and Fay’s uncle.
- Harry Taurasi as Bruno Hodge (series 7): A psychopathic former student at Vinnie, Erin, and Ronnie’s school. Jacob Haw-Wells (series 7) portrays a young Bruno during flashbacks.
- Craig Kelly as Matthew “Matty” Ravenscroft (series 7): Curtis’s best friend and a former DJ known as the “Wizard of E”.
- Kulvinder Ghir as Farid Jovani (series 7): JJ’s father, who secretly lives with a second family.
I still recommend watching this series on Sky TV or Catch up.
Rating: 6 out of 10 Stars
Ryan Balkwill:
Resident TV reviewer,
Level Best Art Cafe