Jean McConville’s Son Criticizes Disney+ Drama 'Say Nothing' as 'Cruel'

Michael McConville, whose mother was abducted and killed by the IRA, condemns the portrayal of her death in the new series, calling it deeply insensitive to his family’s trauma.

Michael McConville, son of Jean McConville, has condemned the Disney+ series 'Say Nothing' for depicting his mother's 1972 abduction and murder by the IRA, calling it 'horrendous' and 'cruel.'
Jean McConville, a mother of 10, was abducted, executed, and secretly buried by the IRA in 1972, with her remains found decades later in 2003 on a beach in County Louth, Ireland.
The series, based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s book, explores the Troubles in Northern Ireland and includes McConville’s story alongside other IRA-related events.
Michael McConville has criticized the series' release close to the anniversary of his mother’s death and stated that such portrayals are deeply painful for his family, who have lived with the trauma for over 50 years.
The series creators consulted with families of victims, but McConville maintains that his mother’s death is not suitable for entertainment, regardless of the creators’ intentions.

The Hollywood Reporter