Chris O'Dowd's 'Small Town, Big Story' Debuts with Mixed Reception

The Sky comedy-drama blends rural Irish whimsy with Hollywood satire, led by Christina Hendricks and Paddy Considine.

The six-part series, created by Chris O'Dowd, follows a Hollywood production disrupting life in the fictional Irish town of Drumbán.
Christina Hendricks stars as Wendy Patterson, a Hollywood producer returning to her hometown, while Paddy Considine plays local GP Séamus Proctor, with whom she shares a mysterious past.
Critics are divided on the show's fusion of comedy, drama, and sci-fi elements, with some praising its charm and performances while others find it overly quirky and unfocused.
Chris O'Dowd, who wrote, directed, and executive-produced the series, opted for a supporting role, citing the need for a more versatile lead actor in Considine.
Filmed in Ireland's County Wicklow and Boyle, the show explores themes of small-town dynamics, unresolved pasts, and the absurdities of Hollywood production.