The South Westerlies
When a town in the southwest of Ireland is earmarked for a Norwegian-owned offshore wind farm, it's not just the scenery that's under pressure. For Kate Ryan, tasked by her company NorskVentus to go undercover and quash local objections, her eco-battle is compounded by the presence of a crinkly-eyed surfer with an unmistakable resemblance to her son. Kate tries to change hearts and minds by pushing the economic benefits of wind energy, but when she discovers that an oil pipeline is planned for the same area, she starts to box smarter and dirtier. Her son's discovery about his surfer dad and her eventual outing to the entire town cause Kate to consider turning whistleblower--until she's given a final ultimatum.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Acorn TV
- Drama
- TV-14
When a town in the southwest of Ireland is earmarked for a Norwegian-owned offshore wind farm, it's not just the scenery that's under pressure. For Kate Ryan, tasked by her company NorskVentus to go undercover and quash local objections, her eco-battle is compounded by the presence of a crinkly-eyed surfer with an unmistakable resemblance to her son. Kate tries to change hearts and minds by pushing the economic benefits of wind energy, but when she discovers that an oil pipeline is planned for the same area, she starts to box smarter and dirtier. Her son's discovery about his surfer dad and her eventual outing to the entire town cause Kate to consider turning whistleblower--until she's given a final ultimatum.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Little White Lie
Sat, Sep 5, 2020 50 mins
Kate is sent by NorskVentus to West Cork to quell opposition to their offshore wind farm, but her history with the town threatens to expose more than her undercover mission.
Episode 2
No Word of a Lie
51 mins
Kate attempts to change hearts and minds before a key Town Hall vote, while worrying about Conor's growing friendship with Baz.
Episode 3
Surf's Up
48 mins
The surprise arrival of NorskVentus boss Sigrid puts further pressure on Kate, while a surfing accident forces her to reveal her Big Lie to Baz.
Episode 4
Out in the Open
50 mins
Kate's mother Goldie arrives and pushes Kate to tell Conor about his father, but as Kate continues to prevaricate, a shocked Conor discovers the truth for himself.
Episode 5
Home Truths
50 mins
Kate discovers who's behind an oil pipeline ear-marked for Carrigeen Bay, but at the town's end-of-summer BBQ, an unexpected accusation floors Kate entirely.
Episode 6
Windswept
48 mins
Kate becomes a pariah to everyone but Baz when her involvement with NorskVentus is outed to the whole town. With Sigrid showing her true colors and Conor about to make a life-altering decision, Kate must decide where her loyalties lie.