Chris O'Dowd's 'Small Town, Big Story' Brings Whimsy and Secrets to Rural Ireland

The Sky comedy-drama explores Hollywood's clash with small-town life and buried truths through humor and eccentricity.

The series, written and directed by Chris O'Dowd, follows Wendy Patterson, a Hollywood producer returning to her Irish hometown after 25 years to shoot a TV show.
Christina Hendricks stars as Wendy, with Paddy Considine playing local doctor Séamus Proctor, whose shared past with Wendy resurfaces during the production.
Set in the fictional border town of Drumbán, the show mixes comedy, drama, and hints of the supernatural, with quirky characters and sharp dialogue.
Critics have noted the show's tonal shifts between whimsy, dark humor, and satire, with mixed opinions on its believability and extraterrestrial elements.
Filmed in Ireland's County Wicklow and Boyle, the six-part series premiered on Sky and Now on February 27, 2025, with new episodes airing weekly.