Brassic series 1 is the inaugural season of the British comedy‑drama television series Brassic, which premiered on Sky One in the United Kingdom. The six‑episode series was broadcast from 22 August 2019 to 19 September 2019.
Production
The series was created by actor Joe Gilgun, who also stars as the lead character Vincent “Vinnie” O’Neill, and writer Danny Brocklehurst, who contributed five of the six episodes. Directing duties were shared between Daniel O’Hara (episodes 1–3) and Jon Wright (episodes 4–6).
Cast
Main cast members include:
- Joe Gilgun as Vincent “Vinnie” O’Neill
- Michelle Keegan as Erin Croft
- Damien Molony as Dylan
- Tom Hanson as Leslie “Cardi” Titt
- Aaron Heffernan as Ashley “Ash” Dennings
- Ryan Sampson as Tommo
- Parth Thakerar as Jehan “JJ” Jovani
- Steve Evets as Farmer Jim
- Ruth Sheen as Kath
- Anthony Welsh as Jake
- Dominic West as Dr Chris Coxley
The series also features supporting performances by Jude Riordan, Archie Kelly, John Weaver, Tim Dantay, Joanna Higson, Tadhg Murphy, Bronagh Gallagher, Ramon Tikaram, and Neil Fitzmaurice.
Synopsis
Brassic follows Vinnie and his five close friends—Dylan, Cardi, Ash, Tommo, and JJ—as they navigate life in the fictional northern English town of Hawley. The group, largely working‑class, engage in various petty crimes to sustain themselves while confronting personal challenges and contemplating whether there is more to life beyond their town.
Broadcast and Distribution
The series debuted on Sky One and was subsequently made available on the Sky Go and Amazon Video streaming platforms. Internationally, the series aired in France, Spain, Germany, Australia, Canada, Russia (titled Без гроша), and the United States. In the United Kingdom, the full series is accessible via NOW TV and Virgin Media. The complete first series was released on DVD on 30 September 2019.
Reception
Critical response to the first series was generally positive within the United Kingdom. Review aggregators such as Rotten Tomatoes highlighted Gilgun’s performance, noting his expressive portrayal of Vinnie. Specific review scores and detailed critiques are not provided in the source material.