Save The Black Donnellys

This is the first time that I have ever had a post about anything other than sports; but I can’t let this show go down without a fight. I am a re-run type guy, my nightly viewing usually consists of classics like Seinfeld, and Friends, but a couple of months ago when my buddy told me about The Black Donnellys I got hooked. I don’t get into new shows, I don’t watch 24 or Lost, but I was really getting into The Black Donnellys, and after only half a dozen episodes NBC is pulling the plug on the Donnellys, the remainder of season one will air on line on NBC’s website.

The show is about four Irish brothers living in a rough town in New York City, I know Bostonians… New York, but they hardly ever mention the city, so I just pretend it takes place in Southie. The story is being narrated by Joey ‘Ice Cream’ telling the story from a jail cell to anyone that will listen to him. Joey is the long time friend of the Donnellys, but it is not revealed as to why he is telling the story. The brothers (Jimmy, Tommy, Kevin and Sean) were always involved Irish Mafia in town, and become even more involved when the Boss of the neighborhood, Huey, and the Boss of the Italian Mafia, Sal, get whacked in the first episode. The Italians and the Irish had always coexisted in the neighborhood, but now the neighborhood is on the brink of war after the loss of their leaders.

When I heard the show was being pulled off the air I was outraged and surprised. If I had to describe the show in less than 5 words I would tell you, “Sopranos” meets “The Departed.” Just check out this trailer.

The show honestly has everything. Guys if you are looking for action this show will cure your Soprano’s hangover. The show also has many humorous aspects to it as well; Joey Ice Cream, the narrator, is telling the story from behind bars and provides the comic relief needed in this type of show. Jimmy, the oldest brother, seems to always be making enemies for the family, Tommy, a few years younger than Jimmy, is always “saving the day.” Tommy is easily the most intriguing character in the show.

And yes ladies, as you saw in the trailer there is a love aspect to the show as well. Jenny and Tommy are perfect for each other. They both love each other, but Tommy is always to busy saving his brother’s asses for them to have a relationship.

So please give this show a chance. It can no longer be seen on television, but you can watch it online at NBC’s site. It is also one of the most frequently downloaded videos on Itunes. If enough people watch the on-line episodes then NBC will consider bringing it back. If NBC doesn’t bring the show back it is rumored that HBO, FX, or USA may be interested in picking it up. This story can not go untold; the last episode was in my mind the best so far.

Please help save my favorite show, how many episodes of shows like Law and Order, CSI, and Criminal Minds can you watch. These shows have been on the air for years now, and they SUCK! Honestly, its the same story over and over… Dead stripper, dead millionair, kidnapped teen-ager, you’ve seen one you’ve seen em’ all. Take a chance on a show with a real story line you can sink your teeth into. Sit down at your computer one night and watch the first episode of the Black Donnelly’s, and then try not to click on the next episode.

For some reason NBC has taken the Pilot episode off their web site, so here is the ending of the pilot episode if you are interested.

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