“Growing up wasn't meant to be easy...”
Blind Bitter Happiness captures the messy awkwardness of family life, the hard and hilarious truths of childhood, and the hilarity in our seemingly banal everyday battles.
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- Peter Feeney

“Growing up wasn't meant to be easy...”
Blind Bitter Happiness captures the messy awkwardness of family life, the hard and hilarious truths of childhood, and the hilarity in our seemingly banal everyday battles.
1 season · 4 episodes

When the patriarch of the family, Denis, dies, middle-aged doctor Peter Fahey and his youngest child, superstitious and ritual-obsessed Scarlett, must come to terms with their grief and their relationship with the cantankerous old man. Pete
S1 E1Immortal Beloved
Aug 26, 202315 min
Everyone gathers to address a sensitive issue concerning Jasper's private parts. After the family gets news that Denis doesn't have long to live, Scarlett prepares to save her grandad from dying.
S1 E2Precious Things
Sep 2, 202315 min
Scarlett refuses to accept Denis' passing, placing her charmed objects on his bed in the hope he'll live forever. Dr. P discovers his premonition was true when he sees Scarlett with Grandad Denis.
S1 E3The Golden Child
Sep 9, 202318 min
Family and friends mourn Denis' passing. Dr. P realises he doesn't feel anything about it. Patrick pitches his new business venture. Scarlett performs a protection ritual on Grandad, but Grandma undoes it.
S1 E4The Wake
Sep 16, 202325 min
Jasper is rejected by Dithyaa, whom he catches kissing Cousin Paul. Scarlett shows her father the company shares she found in Grandad's drawer and Dr. P takes his Vietnam medals. Lulu is late to the wake.