Chris O’Dowd’s 'Small Town, Big Story' Premieres to Varied Reception

The Sky comedy-drama blends whimsy, Hollywood satire, and extraterrestrial intrigue in a rural Irish setting.

Chris O’Dowd steps back from the co-lead role to focus on writing and directing, with Paddy Considine and Christina Hendricks leading the cast.
The series explores a Hollywood production descending on the fictional Irish town of Drumbán, unearthing long-buried secrets from the past.
Critical response highlights uneven execution, with praise for performances by Hendricks and Considine but criticism of tonal inconsistencies and overstuffed storytelling.
Set against the backdrop of rural Ireland, the show mixes comedy, drama, and a touch of the surreal, including a mysterious extraterrestrial element.
Filmed in County Wicklow and Boyle, the six-part series airs Thursdays on Sky Atlantic and NOW, starting February 27, 2025.