In a school in small-town west of Ireland, Connell is a well-liked, good looking and athletic student. Marianne is a proud, intimidating, and unpopular loner.
Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues in secret and they sleep together for the first time. At school, Connell makes excuses for why he didn’t see his friends at the weekend.
The night of the Debs is approaching and the girls at school have organised a fundraising event. Marianne has been asked to help and is out of her comfort zone.
Months later, school has finished and Connell arrives at Trinity College, Dublin. He has found a room in a house-share and meets his new housemate Niall.
Connell and Marianne start socialising as friends in Dublin. She introduces Connell to her group and one of her friends, Teresa is interested in him.
Connell and Marianne are back together. Connell has gained confidence in college; giving presentations in class and getting good grades.
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Marianne
Paul Mescal
Connell
Eliot Salt
Joanna
India Mullen
Peggy
Aislin McGuckin
Denise