Bodkin
Summary
The Netflix mystery seriesBodkinis centered around a true crime podcast , but is it based on a true story?Bodkin , which was released in its entirety exclusively on Netflix on May 9 , 2024 , is a 7 - sequence miniseries that direct seat entirely in a small coastal town in Ireland . The series was make by British writer Jez Scharf , whose previous works includeMister Biscuits(2018),Groucho Nietzsche(2014 ) , andThe UnDream(2013 ) , and was directed in part by Bronwen Hughes ( unwrap Bad , Better Call Saul,13 Reasons Why).Bodkinopened to substantial reviews , earn a 60 % Rotten Tomatoes mark .
BodkinfollowsSaturday Night Livealum Will Forte ’s happy - go - favorable protagonist Gilbert , a professional podcaster who move around to the small fictional Ithiel Town of Bodkin , Ireland . Gilbert is come with by Emmy ( Robyn Cara ) , his ambitious yet inexperienced assistant , and Dove ( Siobhán Cullen ) , a no - nonsense fact-finding journalist who is unravel from a dark past of her own . Upon arriving in Bodkin , Gilbert , Dove , and Emmy are attach to by Sean O’Shea ( Chris Walley ) , a local Bodkin townie rent to be their equipment driver during their stay . The longer the three journalists stay in Bodkin , the more mysteries they discover .
Netflix’s Bodkin Is Not Based On A Real Story
Everything in Bodkin is a complete work of fiction, even the town
Although the Netflix seriesBodkinfeels ground in reality , the overall story is not directly tied to any one unfeigned story in especial . This stand for that Forte ’s fictitious character is not based on an existent individual , nor are any of the characters intend to depict real - life people , although Forte ’s Gilbert certainly embodies a sure type of podcaster . On the other paw , whileSiobhán Cullen ’s Dove is also a fictional character , the actress is truly from Dublin , Ireland , which adds authenticity and legitimacy to Bodkin ’s fabricated setting .
In addition , David Wilmot , who plays Seamus inBodkin , is an award - gain stage and screen actor from Ireland as well . Most of the keep going and background characters inBodkin’scastare also root in Ireland or the United Kingdom , which is even more reason to put on that Bodkin is establish on a true taradiddle . While it is not , and Bodkin is not a veridical place in Ireland , it is entirely possibleBodkinwas inspired in part by the West Cork podcast , which explore an unresolved slaying in the small Irish townsfolk of Schull .
Bodkin Parodies Elements Of More Sensational True Crime Podcasts
Bodkin shares common themes and critiques on the sensationalism in true crime entertainment
DespiteBokdin’strailer claiming the serial to be " ground on a straight narrative … overheard at a pothouse " , executive producer Alex Metcalf confirm that it is " Not a tangible story , not a material berth . It ’s a simulated town , it ’s a fake place . It ’s all fake the great unwashed . The mystery itself , we worked very hard to incur something that is in no means adjacent to a real true crime story . The fictionality of it was very measured . " ( viaTudum).WhatBodkindoes capture accurately , however , is a realistic sense of the inherent luridness of murder and dead on target crime podcasts , turning these theme on their head to volunteer a satiric view .
Other genuine - animation , true crime podcasts can be a bit morbid in how they chase a story , upend small-scale towns and the various people , even victims , take with murders . It ’s a recurring theme inBodkinthat the townspeople do n’t want to revisit or comprehend up the yesteryear , and with plenty of good reason . Bodkinis also reminiscent ofBlack Mirrorseason 6 , episode 2 " Loch Henry " , which touches on many of the same thematic , tale , and locational points regarding true crime amusement . " Loch Henry " takes billet in Scotland , not Ireland , and the characters make a infotainment , not a podcast but in both case , the small Ithiel Town ’s dismal past is revealed , and rightful crime content is spoof .
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Cast
Bodkin is a Netflix original serial starring Will Forte , Siobhán Cullen , and Robyn Cara . The series follows podcasters who set out to find the accuracy behind the disappearance of three stranger in a diminished town . But as they look into , they give away the town is hiding a darker arcanum .
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Bodkin is a Netflix original series starring Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara. The series follows podcasters who set out to find the truth behind the disappearance of three strangers in a small town. But as they investigate, they discover the town is hiding a darker secret.
