Hope Street is a Northern Irish police drama created by Paul Marquess and Susanne Farrell, set in the fictional coastal town of Port Devine. The series, filmed in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, first aired on BBC One Northern Ireland before being broadcast on BBC One across the UK. Since the third series, full runs have been released on BBC iPlayer ahead of broadcast, and the show currently has five series.
The official synopsis describes the show as a police drama set in Port Devine that combines a serial storyline with self-contained crime stories in each episode. It focuses on the local police department, including the officers' lives and the arrival of a mysterious character such as Detective Constable Leila Hussain in the first season.
Viewers call it 'perfect' and 'very bingeable'
One fan praised the show as "perfect light entertainment", writing: "If you're looking for a serious police drama, this is not for you. But if you want something easy to watch with a fun vibe and a great cast of characters, then this is absolute perfection. All of the characters add value, and the storylines are easy to follow. The scenery is stunning. The actors are all talented and believable. Everyone needs a Nicole, a Finn and a Marlene in their life. This is my go-to after a long day at work. It has become my favourite show by far. A great getaway from nitty-gritty."
Binge-worthy family drama
Another viewer said they "found it very bingeable", adding: "I love this series, having binge-watched it over 2 days. It's a feel-good, family drama that has the ambience of other BBC dramas, such as The Good Karma Hospital and Death in Paradise, All Creatures Great and Small, etc. The characters are quirky, and you invest in them from the outset; the scenery is beautiful, and it has an understated, rural charm. I've now put Northern Ireland on my places to visit list. I really hope there are more series."
Hope Street is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
