Network: TNT
Episodes: 10 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: August 25, 2015 — October 20, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Edward Burns, Michael Rapaport, Elizabeth Masucci, Katrina Bowden, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Wass Stevens, Keith Nobbs, Austin Stowell, Patrick Murney, Lyndon Smith, Brian Wiles, and Cormac Cullinane.
TV show description:
Set in the Early 1960s New York, this crime drama revolves around the members of the Public Morals Division. It’s a plainclothes unit of the NYPD whose job it is to police vice crimes such as gambling and prostitution — laws on the books that no one wants enforced but that curb all kinds of sin and vice. These cops do what’s been done for the last hundred years — they manage it for the city. This all might come to an end when a war between two factions of the Irish Mob breaks out in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.
As the patriarch of two families — his own household, as well as the Public Morals division — Officer Terry Muldoon (Edward Burns) faces a number of challenges as he tries to maintain control over his tightly ordered world. Christine Muldoon (Elizabeith Masucci) is his wife. She is an independent, attractive and tough mother of three. She is very loving but doesn’t take any crap from anyone, even her husband.
Muldoon’s partner is seasoned veteran Charlie Bullman (Michael Rapaport). He’s a dedicated family man who goes against his better judgment and this lands him in a difficult relationship with a high-end call girl named Fortune (Katrina Bowden).
Vince Latucci (Wass Stevens) is a dapper and cocky plainclothesman, who enjoys all the perks of the public morals division, which usually gets him into hot water with his wife. Sean O’Bannon (Austin Stowell) is Muldoon’s hot-headed and handsome cousin who enjoys attention from the ladies and also likes the benefits of being a Public Morals officer.
Petey Mac (Patrick Murney) is the most easy-going and affable member of the division. He loves his job and lives in constant fear he will be bounced from the unit. Jimmy Shea (Brian Wiles) is a handsome, clean-cut cop and the newest member of the team. His arrival in the office puts everyone else on edge.
Lieutenant Lonnie King (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) is a smart and stylish lieutenant who also happens to moonlight as the leader of a group of vigilante cops.
Pat Duffy (Keith Nobbs) is a fast-taking street urchin. Recently released from prison, he finds himself working as a stool pigeon for Muldoon. Deirdre (Lyndon Smith) is Duffy’s independent and strong-willed sister. She is attracted to O’Bannon, and they develop a complicated relationship.
Mr. O (Timothy Hutton) is the head bookmaker for Joe Patton. A nasty, and abusive drunk, Mr. O is married to Muldoon’s aunt, and the father of young cop Sean O’Bannon. Mr. O’s right hand man is Smitty (Kevin Corrigan), a veteran player in the illegal gambling world in Manhattan. Richie Kane (Aaron Dean Eisenberg) is Mr. O’s dangerous and charismatic soldier.
Joe Patton (Brian Dennehy) is the aging head of the West Side Irish Mob, who is trying to maintain control of his empire. His volatile son Rusty (Neal McDonough) starts to cause big trouble in Hell’s Kitchen. Recently out of prison, sociopathic Rusty’s impulsive behavior starts a war within two factions of the West Side Irish Mob.
Episode #10 — A Thought and a Soul
The streets of Hell’s Kitchen run red with the blood of the Irish Mafia, as the west side war comes to a head. Muldoon treats Christine to a night on the town, and makes a decision. Duffy gets surprising news from Deirdre. As Bullman’s feelings for Fortune intensify, he’s forced to make a decision about their relationship.
First aired: October 20, 2015.
What do you think? Do you like the Public Morals TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Public Morals should still be on. What’s wrong with the network?
Great show!!! TNT please reconsider!!!
Very disappointed that it is cancelled. TNT needs to take another look
That was one of the best shows on tv. Why anyone would cancel it is beyond me. TNT should take a hard look at who’s making the decisions around there.
I thought this was a great show. I’m really disappointed that it’s been cancelled. The characters were awesome, the storylines were intriguing. I was looking forward to Bullmans daughters wedding and if they were going to catch Rusty. There were so many things that were left hanging and I thought actors were phenomenal!!!! Very bummed….
This was the best new show of last year! Very Disappointing that its been canceled
This was a well-written and marvelously acted show. My wife had a tough time following the story line. I loved it and am sad to see it go. Unfortunately, the more intelligent the show the less likely to last a long time…says something about our viewing audiences here in the U.S. Just take a look at the stupid sitcoms that last.
SHAME on TNT!!!
I looked forward each week to watching the show. Sadly disappointed it was cancelled.
Good Show Great Characters Great acting TNT cancels another good show shame on you TNT
This was a great show and I am so disappointed you cancelled it. Why do you guys always cancel the good ones? Bring it back, please!
Get it together TNT…pls bring it back. Incredible show. Great acting. Ed and Rappaport nailed it. Very disappointed to the this one go.
I liked it & was looking forward to a 2nd season . Very disappointed
A great show, sorry to see it canceled, hope someone picks it up.
wow! I stumbled on the show one night by accident. I ended up really liking it. It seemed to have potential.Sorry to see it go. :(:(
I really liked that show and actually watched each episode over again. I was just checking to see when it would be back on. Only to find that it has been cancelled. This was a great show. It was real. I want it back!