Filming has begun in Dublin on the third and final series of The Dry, the award-winning Irish comedy drama created by BAFTA-nominated playwright Nancy Harris and directed by Paddy Breathnach.
Produced by Element Pictures for RTÉ and ITVX, the final 8-part series will once again follow Róisín Gallagher's character Shiv Sheridan, a recovering alcoholic navigating life and sobriety within her dysfunctional family.
Shiv was last seen choosing herself over a faltering romance, as her ex-boyfriend departed for Melbourne alone. In the new series, she meets Daryl, a charismatic but unsettling Australian (played by Rick Donald), who unexpectedly reappears in her life at a recovery meeting.
Returning cast members include Siobhán Cullen as Caroline, Adam Richardson as Ant, Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds as Tom, Pom Boyd as Bernie, Moe Dunford as Jack, and Eoin Duffy as Rory.
The final chapter promises a deeper dive into the lives of the Sheridans, as a long-buried family secret surfaces and triggers a fresh wave of emotional reckoning. As the family struggles to move forward, Shiv is forced to confront the possibility that the real problem may not be alcohol, past lovers, or her family, but herself.
Speaking about the final season, writer Nancy Harris said: "It has been a true joy to see audiences embrace the Sheridan family in all their dysfunctional glory. The third and final season aims to go deeper than ever before… both surprising, funny and (painfully) honest."
RTÉ’s Director of Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Dermot Horan, said the broadcaster was "delighted" to return to the Sheridans’ world. "Nancy Harris’ scripts are at times funny and at times tragic - and that is why we all feel we can relate to these memorable characters."
ITV’s Head of Scripted Comedy, Nana Hughes, praised the show’s blend of humour and emotion, saying: "Nancy’s award-winning writing delivers more of the chaotic mess that is the Sheridan family. I can’t wait to see what Paddy and the cast bring to the finale."
Executive Producer Emma Norton of Element Pictures added that the team was "thrilled" to be filming the final series, promising "an extraordinary cast" and some "very fun new faces".
The Dry is produced in association with Screen Ireland, RTÉ, and ITV Studios.
