Award-winning ITV drama confirms next series will be the last in blow set to leave fans ‘in tears' - and filming for the final episode has already kicked off
ITV has announced that one of their hit series will be coming to an end after its third season.
First airing in 2022, The Dry follows the life and family of Shiv Sheridan (Roisin Gallagher), a woman recovering from alcoholism who returns home to Dublin after 10 unsuccessful years as an artist in London.
Shiv, 35, is faced with moving back in with her family, all of whom are big drinkers, and are skeptical of her decision to go 'dry'.
The series is the brainchild of Irish writer Nancy Harris, who was inspired to write a series that would reconnect her with her Irish identity.
She was supported in production by similarly Dublin-born director Paddy Breathnach, who has directed every single episode.
The show was initially broadcast on RTÉ One, but was moved to ITV for the second season after its huge popularity.
'Relatable, dark, despicable, yet abundantly human characters. The dry has everything you want from a dramedy and it's full of Irish craic.' Wrote one reviewer on IMDB.
'Shiv and her fellow Sheridan clan are a fantastic Portrayal of ordinary Vs extraordinary and how trauma can creep up on us. This series had me roaring with laughter and crying real tears. Can't wait to see more.'
But the Irish comedy-drama will come to an end after the release of the third season, Harris has confirmed, in a statement reflecting on the show.
'It has been a true joy to see audiences embrace the Sheridan family in all their dysfunctional glory' she said.
'I am so grateful to have gotten to tell this story over three seasons.'
'The third and final season aims to go deeper than ever before, really getting under the skin of Shiv and the family in a way that we hope is both surprising, funny and (painfully) honest,' she concluded.
Achieving an impressive 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, The Dry has been praised for its authenticity, humour and intelligence.
Filming is currently underway for the third and final season of the show, which is scheduled to premiere in 2026.
The new season will see the return of the original cast, IFTA nominee Siobhán Cullen (Caroline), Adam Richardson (Ant), Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds(Tom), Pom Boyd(Bernie), Moe Dunford(Jack)and Eoin Duffy(Rory).
Season 3 is said to unearth a huge secret that changes the course of destiny for the Sheridans. But will their fragile family infrastructure shatter under the impact, or become stronger and more durable?
'It's going to be a wild ride' says Nancy Harris, 'and we can't wait to share it with our audience.'
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