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An unconventional love story between a working-class single mum, her young daughter and a privileged gay man. A wild and punky tale of a mother's love for her daughter, of deep-rooted and passionate friendships, and of brilliance thwarted by poverty and prejudice.

1 Seasons
8 Episodes
Canceled
Drama Comedy
Cast & Characters
episode image It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City
7.3/10 (220 votes)

#1 It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City

S1:E1

After getting kicked out of their apartment, Costello and Iris scramble to find housing before nightfall. Meanwhile, Selby‘s return from prison receives mixed reactions from Costello, Iris, and Gloria.

episode image Scenes From a Crucifixion
7.3/10 (169 votes)

#2 Scenes From a Crucifixion

S1:E2

As Costello works her job at a local peep show, a journalist offers an exciting opportunity. Gloria unexpectedly forms a connection at the funeral home, while Selby meanders back to his old ways.

episode image The Small World of Florian Selby
7.3/10 (147 votes)

#3 The Small World of Florian Selby

S1:E3

Costello goes on an underwhelming date, while Iris confides in Gloria. After an old acquaintance from prison demands restitution, Selby comes to Costello with a proposition.

episode image Didion Hell
7.2/10 (148 votes)

#4 Didion Hell

S1:E4

In Bruton, Costello is finally able to hold a part-time job and live her best life. But as cracks in their family unit begin to form, their seemingly perfect new life begins to deteriorate – with devastating results.

episode image Emotional Erection
0.0/10

#5 Emotional Erection

S1:E5

When a visit with her family drudges up old demons, Costello finds the courage to say goodbye to Selby. Allegra arrives to help Selby clean up his act. Gloria receives surprising news.

episode image Jesus Loves a Hustler
0.0/10

#6 Jesus Loves a Hustler

S1:E6

As he pines for a phone call from Costello, Selby acclimates to his new reality. Meanwhile, Costello has found a safe space to land, but must continue to hustle to make a living. Gloria wavers over a life-altering decision.

episode image You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
0.0/10

#7 You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby

S1:E7

Post-visit from Fen, Selby enters a heated conversation with his therapist. After receiving surprising news that may turn around her future, Costello ties up some loose ends before leaving London – but slowly starts to spiral back into bad habits.

episode image This Is Not an Exit
0.0/10

#8 This Is Not an Exit

S1:E8

When he receives a troubling call from Iris, Selby rounds up Gloria and Lenny for a road trip in search of Costello, who is at risk of reaching her breaking point.

Cast & Chracters

character image Costello Jones

Costello Jones

Actor: Daisy May Cooper
character image Selby

Selby

Actor: Jack Farthing
character image Gloria Duke

Gloria Duke

Actor: Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo
character image Iris Jones

Iris Jones

Actor: Fleur Tashjian

James

Actor: Jason Harvey

The highest rated episode of Rain Dogs is "It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 220 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Didion Hell" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 148 votes.

The highest rated episode is "It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 220 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Didion Hell" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 148 votes.

Name Department Job
Jo McClellan Crew Commissioning Editor
Cash Carraway Production Executive Producer
Ciara McIlvenny Production Producer
Henrietta Colvin Production Co-Producer
Lee Morris Production Executive Producer
Sally Woodward Gentle Production Executive Producer

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