Television drama

OAPerative

6 x 60'

A returning crime series “The OAPerative by Aisling Corristine where Ellen Ryan, a 66-year-old woman, is recruited by Europol to spy on her friend’s son, a drug lord, in Spain. ​Ellen Ryan, a retiree leading a mundane life, is approached by Europol to infiltrate the criminal activities of her friend Mary’s son, Tony, a notorious drug lord in Spain. ​Initially hesitant, Ellen agrees to spy on Tony, keeping her past hidden even from her own son, Darren, who is in prison. As Ellen delves deeper into the undercover operation, she forms an unexpected bond with her handler Dennis, a retired M16 agent, and starts enjoying her time in Spain. ​The plot thickens when Darren escapes from prison and joins Tony’s criminal enterprise, leading Ellen to a moral dilemma of betraying her family or aiding in a dangerous drug heist. In a climactic final episode, Ellen must make a life-changing decision to either side with the police or her family, ultimately leading to a violent showdown with Tony and a revelation that catches the attention of a vengeful figure from her past. ​

The series explores themes of aging, identity, and the complexities of family relationships amidst the backdrop of a picturesque yet treacherous expat community in Spain.

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