Bergerac Star Damien Molony: More Dad, Less Heartthrob

Irish actor Damien Molony takes on the lead role in the reimagined Bergerac series, a reboot of the classic crime drama. Unlike the original, which made John Nettles a heartthrob, this version focuses more on the character as a widowed father. Molony was drawn to the series precisely because it was pitched as a story about a grieving dad dealing with his relationship with his child, rather than solely a cop show.

The detective drama, which also stars Zoë Wanamaker, proved highly successful, ranking as the highest-rated series on U&Drama last year. Season two of the show recently began, promising a "rollercoaster of twists and turns." Molony, who is married with a son and daughter, balances his demanding career with fatherhood and values embracing imperfection.