Bodkin: See what we know about release date, storyline, cast and more

Have you ever heard the term ‘Crime Podcasting’? An upcoming series on Netflix titled ‘Bodkin’ is all about this term. Even as filmmakers find a steady appetite for crime podcasting series, such as ‘Only Murders in the Building’, Netflix has produced ‘Bodkin’. This series has Will Forte in the lead role. Here are all the details regarding the upcoming series.

Storyline
This series follows the journey of two American crime podcasters, Gilbert and Emmy, who are desperately seeking some exclusive stories. The zeal takes them to an Irish hamlet named Bodkin, which is laid back and easy going. It is under these circumstances that the duo rope in Dove, who is a local Irish journalist to help them hunt for some exclusive stories.


As the trio dig deep, they come across a murder, which may be linked to three missing people. As they investigate, they also come under the radar of some dreaded criminals. While Gilbert and Emmy are chasing fame and aren’t intimidated by the alleged killers, Dove simply wants to expose one of the killers. What happens in this hamlet? One would have to watch the series to understand the seriousness of the plot and also learn more about crime podcasting.

Cast
• Will Forte plays the character of Gilbert
• Robyn Cara plays the character of Emmy
• Siobhan Cullen plays the character of Dove

Other main cast members include:
• David Wilmot
• Chris Walley
• David Pearse
• Kerri Mclean
• Marouane Zotti
• Charlie Kelly
• Clodagh Mooney Duggan

Release Date
Bodkin will have seven episodes and all the episodes will be available on Netflix on May 9, 2024.

Trailer
Netflix released the trailer of Bodkin on April 2, 2024 showing the mystery surrounding the Irish hamlet. Here is the link to the trailer:

FAQs:

Who is the writer of Bodkin?
Jeff Scharf is the leading writer of this series. He heads the team which will also have Oneika Barrett.

Which is the famous comedy show Will Forte has been associated with?
Will Forte was a cast member of the ‘Saturday Night Live’. He was there for eight seasons beginning from 2002-2010.