Trespasses (season 1)

Trespasses is a gripping drama set in 1970s Northern Ireland during a time of deep social and political division. The story centers on Cushla Lavery, a young Catholic schoolteacher who works at her family's pub in a small town outside Belfast. Her life is shaped by the tensions of the era, as she navigates the challenges of teaching, caring for her emotionally fragile mother, and trying to find moments of joy in a society marked by fear and suspicion. Everything changes when she meets Michael Agnew, a charismatic Protestant barrister who is married and connected to the very cases that divide her community. Their connection is immediate and intense, but in a world where every relationship is scrutinized, their love becomes a dangerous act. As their bond deepens, Cushla is torn between loyalty to her family and the pull of a forbidden passion. The series explores the personal cost of love in a time of conflict, showing how even the smallest choices can have far-reaching consequences. Trespasses is a story of courage, desire, and the struggle to find truth and tenderness in a world built to keep people apart.