James Nesbitt plays DCI Tom Brannick in ‘Bloodlands‘, with Lorcan Cranitch as DCS Jackie Twomey and Charlene McKenna as DC Niamh McGovern.
Main cast
- DCI Tom BrannickJames NesbittMain
- DCS Jackie TwomeyLorcan CranitchMain
- DC Niamh McGovernCharlene McKennaMain
Supporting cast
- DCS Pete VennesMark CrabtreeSupp
- Tori MatthewsLise‐Ann McLaughlinSupp
- Adam CorryMichael SmileySupp
- Bronagh LambeKathy Kiera ClarkeSupp
- Billy McCutcheonIan McIlhinneySupp
- Chris HughesChris CorriganSupp
- DS Izzy FlanaganAisling KearnsSupp
Guest & voice
- DCI Dominic O’HaraDiarmuid NoyesGuest
- Sean CassidyVincent O’ReillyGuest
- Dr. Lisa BrennanRoisin O’NeillGuest
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About this cast
Bloodlands is a BBC Northern Ireland crime drama starring James Nesbitt as DCI Tom Brannick, a detective haunted by a cold case. The show’s main cast also includes Lorcan Cranitch as DCS Jackie Twomey and Charlene McKenna as DC Niamh McGovern, with supporting roles from actors such as Ian McIlhinney and Michael Smiley.
FAQs
Who plays DCI Tom Brannick in Bloodlands?
James Nesbitt plays DCI Tom Brannick.
How many seasons of Bloodlands are there?
Bloodlands has two seasons, the first aired in 2021 and the second in 2022.
What channel is Bloodlands on?
Bloodlands originally aired on BBC One in the UK.
Is Bloodlands based on a true story?
No, Bloodlands is a fictional crime drama, though it is set against the backdrop of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Who plays DCS Jackie Twomey?
Lorcan Cranitch plays DCS Jackie Twomey.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026