The first episode of Dublin Murders aired tonight and the reaction was fairly intense

Were you watching the first episode of Dublin Murders?

Even if not, you're likely to hear a lot about it for the series, broadcast on both BBC and RTÉ, has already gained a huge fan following. Based on Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad novels, In the Woods and The Likeness, the thriller concentrates on two murders, seemingly unrelated but as viewers will discover later, there are a number of disturbing common themes. The cast includes a number of Irish actors with Kilian Scott and Sarah Greene playing the leads, detectives Rob Riley and Cassie Maddox. Both characters are extremely complex which is obvious from the opening episode.

#DublinMurders with absolute legend and a half #sarahgreene already strong opening. ♡

— Shy bai (@Abitbetween) October 14, 2019

Crackling pace at the start of #DublinMurders, you immediately know these two would walk over hot coals for each other. I’m in.

— Miles Evans (@milominder) October 14, 2019

so far so good #DublinMurders

— Paddy r⚽️b⚽️ (@raddypobinson82) October 14, 2019

This is looking right good - #DublinMurders bbc1

— Lynn Dalton (@lynnBdalton) October 14, 2019

A hook for Irish viewers too is focusing on events from an Ireland gone by, the Celtic Tiger and its repercussions - imagine this with a touch of the supernatural thrown in too. What makes Dublin Murders so effective is the fact that the setting is so close to home and numerous viewers were quick to share just how quickly the show has gotten under their skin.

Glued to Dublin Murders #DublinMurders

— Colin Fitz ✨ (@_colinfitz) October 14, 2019

This has been bloody brilliant so far ? #DublinMurders

— Emma (@Emmalouh501) October 14, 2019

After just one episode, people have a lot of questions.

What connection has Rob got to the 1985 murders??? I've a feeling theres gonna be a few major twists in this #DublinMurders

— Robbie Carthy (@CarthyRobbie) October 14, 2019

Both of the officers must have known the children, or are related to them somehow! That’s all I’ve got so far! #DublinMurders

— Sarah C (@SarahC1305) October 14, 2019

Are these detectives the missing kids from the 80s? Can’t think what else they’d be hiding. I am confusion. #DublinMurders

— Delaney? (@Lane1812) October 14, 2019

Also, there were those who just couldn't get their hands around how and why some scenes are filmed in Belfast when the location is meant to be Dublin, much confusion.

Watching this Dublin Murders and in the opening scenes it says “Dublin 2006” where it’s meant to be filmed in Dublin but in reality the opening scene is in Belfast at Clifton Street petrol station ??#DublinMurders

— emma? (@emmamcc_) October 14, 2019

So Clifton Street Belfast is meant to be 2006 Dublin?? @BBC@dublinmurders

— El G.!! (@Stefanovich_) October 14, 2019

Watching this Dublin Murders and in the opening scenes it says “Dublin 2006” where it’s meant to be filmed in Dublin but in reality the opening scene is in Belfast at Clifton Street petrol station ??#DublinMurders

— emma? (@emmamcc_) October 14, 2019