In "Bodkin" Season 1, Episode 1, journalist Dove finds her informant, Krtek, dead. Her editor sends her to Ireland to work with podcaster Gilbert on a true crime story. They investigate the disappearance of three people during the Samhain Festival 25 years ago. In Bodkin, they meet locals Barry, Cathal, and Sergeant Power, each with different theories. Dove is skeptical and sees a mysterious wolf. She notices Sean, their driver, acting suspiciously. Dove is followed, attacked, and warned to stop the podcast. The episode ends with Sean’s car on fire and Dove defiantly confronting the wolf again. in Episode 2, Dove discovers Sean and Mrs. O'Shea are mother and son. Gilbert, injured from an attack, learns Sean's car was burned. The team finds Edward P., a missing boy related to Sergeant Power, through a stolen file. At a convent, Sister McDonagh reveals Edward, aka Teddy, was found with no memory. Mother Bernadette expels them for using the information. They link Teddy to Sergeant Power, but Sergeant Power threatens them. Gilbert owes money to Frank after a drunken night. Dove and Emmy discover Seamus is a smuggler named Jack McFadden. They return to find Darragh dead. In episode 3 of "Bodkin," Darragh's funeral sets the scene as the team investigates further. They uncover secrets about Darragh's past and his connections to Malachy. Dove faces intimidation but remains resolute in her investigation. Gilbert grapples with financial troubles and bonds with Dove over their shared frustrations. Fintan reveals crucial information about the night of the Samhain Festival. The team discovers a submerged car containing Fiona and Malachy's remains, bringing the mystery closer to resolution. In Episode 4 of Bodkin Season 1, suspicions intensify as Dove suspects Seamus's involvement in the murders. The podcast team uncovers a shocking eel smuggling operation tied to Seamus, encountering Interpol officers with a warning. Despite risks, Dove and Emmy persist in their investigation, linking Seamus to the decades-old disappearances. Gilbert faces financial trouble, caught between Seamus's offer and Frank's demands. Tensions rise between Dove and Emmy over recording sensitive conversations. Revelations at the morgue debunk assumptions about the victims. As Dove prepares to leave, Seamus's secrets deepen, leaving the team on edge and uncertainties looming over their next moves. In "Bodkin" Episode 5, the hunt for Fiona Grayling intensifies, unveiling a web of lies in Bodkin. Seamus confronts his troubled past with the McArdles, seeking answers. Confrontations with the McArdles yield more questions than answers. New clues emerge, including a pregnancy scan and Maeve's connection to Fiona's last whereabouts. Revelations surface about Teddy's involvement in Malachy's death and Maeve's role in Fiona's disappearance. A fiery climax ensues as Seamus faces betrayal on his burning boat. The episode delves deeper into the mystery, exploring themes of deceit and consequence, leaving viewers gripping for the next twist. In episode 6, Dove and Emmy's quest for truth leads to unexpected revelations and dangers. Gilbert faces a pivotal choice amidst escalating tensions. Interpol's pursuit of Dove adds urgency to their situation. Dove's fears about legal repercussions heighten as they uncover shocking truths about Fiona's identity. A psychedelic encounter with Sister Bernadette unlocks haunting memories for Dove, unveiling Fiona's hidden past. Meanwhile, Seamus navigates threats from the McArdles while plotting with Sean. The episode culminates in Dove's arrest, leaving unanswered questions about the nuns' involvement and Fiona's fate. The cliffhanger sets the stage for a suspenseful turn in the Samhain festival. In "Empty Your Pockets," tensions rise as the McArdle family arrives in Bodkin, while Gilbert and Dove find themselves in police custody. Dove's past actions haunt her, causing rifts with Gilbert. Seamus's fury escalates as he searches for Sean. Emmy learns Sean's true parentage from Mrs. O'Shea. Dove strikes a deal with Interpol to secure her freedom, pledging to deliver Seamus. Mrs. O'Shea reveals her connection to Fiona and orchestrates schemes to protect Sean and thwart Seamus. Dove confronts Seamus amid looming danger from the McCardles. The episode concludes with unresolved conflicts, leaving the fates of key players uncertain. "Bodkin" continues its dark-comedy thriller narrative with compelling characters and twists, though some pacing issues persist.