Episode 2
Conor and Jock’s friendships with Principal Walsh’s daughters intensifies causing awkward tension, leading to a hilarious bust-up at a Walsh family barbecue that gets out of hand and valuable lessons are learned by everyone involved.
About the series
The Young Offenders follows the coming-of-age adventures of lovable rogues Conor and Jock as they navigate their awkward teenage years, hatching plans and adventures to help distract from their tough home lives and their inability to stay out of trouble at school.
Filmed in Cork, the Vico Films’ six-part series was made for the BBC, in association with RTÉ and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. Peter Foott is the writer, director, and executive producer on the series and Martina Niland (Once, Sing Street) produced.
Alex Murphy and Chris Walley reprise their roles from the smash hit feature film on which the television series is based. Also returning is Hilary Rose who plays Conor’s long-suffering mother Mairead. PJ Gallagher returns in a new role with other familiar characters including Sergeant Healy (Dominic McHale) and Billy Murphy (Shane Casey). Newcomers to the TV show include Demi Isaac Oviawe and Jennifer Barry, along with Orla Fitzgerald.