Say Nothing

Say Nothing surveys the Troubles through the voices of IRA members and those touched by their choices, rather than tracing a single protagonist. The narrative threads link Dolours Price and Brendan Hughes across different eras, showing how fierce belief can fracture a society. It avoids a conventional hero's arc, instead spotlighting debates, loyalties, and the moments when ordinary lives become connected to violence. The series also probes the heavy cost of silence, a code that echoes in families, witnesses, and records, shaping memory and guilt long after the fighting subsides. This is a study of motive as much as method, and of the price paid by many for following orders. Its structure rewards repeat viewing as new details emerge from different vantage points. The tone stays precise throughout.

Created by Joshua Zetumer and Patrick Radden Keefe, Say Nothing debuted in 2024 as a character driven drama about the Troubles. The ensemble is anchored by Lola Petticrew, Maxine Peake, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, with sharp supporting turns.

Reception so far centers on the show's measured tone and its interest in moral ambiguity. Viewers and critics highlight how the series treats belief as a social force and its human costs, from victims to those who stay silent. The show carries a 7.435 average from 92 votes.

Cultural conversations around Say Nothing emphasize memory and silence in a divided era. Early discussions note its restrained depiction of violence and the way private perspectives shape public history. It also asks how truth is negotiated within families and whether reconciliation can begin after decades of conflict.

Awards: no widely reported major nominations have been announced for Say Nothing. The series has drawn attention for its writing, performances, and craft, but it has not yet appeared in the major award cycles or in industry conversations around the show.