Character Relationship Map: Vicious Circle

Characters

• Martin Cahill (played by Ken Stott) — protagonist

  Notorious Irish criminal who plans and executes a high-stakes jewellery robbery, successfully stealing loot worth over a million pounds.

• Crowley (played by Gerard McSorley) — protagonist
• Det. Declan Finney (played by Andrew Connolly) — supporting
• Charlie Rice (played by John Kavanagh) — supporting
• Harrison (played by Art Malik) — supporting
• Frances (played by Michelle Fairley) — supporting
• Barry (played by Michael Liebman) — supporting
• Hagarty (played by Norman Rodway) — supporting
• Tina (played by Cathy White) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Det. Declan Finney → Crowley (Professional Contact)
• Charlie Rice → Barry (Alliance Teammate)
• Martin Cahill → Harrison (Professional Contact)
• Martin Cahill → Hagarty (Conflict Rival)
• Martin Cahill → Det. Declan Finney (Conflict Pursuer)
• Martin Cahill → Crowley (Conflict Rival)
• Martin Cahill → Charlie Rice (Alliance Teammate)
• Martin Cahill → Barry (Alliance Teammate)
• Martin Cahill → Tina (Family Member)
• Martin Cahill → Frances (Romantic Partner)

Story Analysis

A British crime drama following Irish criminal Martin Cahill through a high stakes jewellery heist.

Plot Progression

1. Broadcast Origins
2. Protagonist Introduction
3. The Million Pound Heist
4. Legacy & Distribution