Facebook icon Twitter icon Instagram icon YouTube icon
search icon

Cushla, a Catholic schoolteacher living in the dangerous world of Belfast 1975 embarks on an illicit affair with Michael, a married Protestant. As their forbidden love deepens, Cushla is pulled between duty and desire, family and freedom.

Stream this series at wttw.com/watch or the PBS app. Full seasons available for WTTW Passport members.
Cushla stands behind the bar with a faint smile

'Trespasses' Recap: Episode 4

Cushla and her family reckon with the fallout from a tragedy, and how wrapped up everyone is in it.

Gerry walks with Cushla and others down a street in nice clothes while soldiers stand on the sidewalk

'Trespasses' Recap: Episode 3

Cushla begins to realize how dangerous it is to be having an affair with Michael, even as she learns more about him and grows closer…

Cushla and Gina raise glasses at a table

'Trespasses' Recap: Episode 2

Cushla's affair with Michael deepens even as her mother Gina's alcoholism worsens. Cushla also continues to try to help the McGeowns…

Cushla and Michael sit in a dark car, with her looking at him

'Trespasses' Recap: Episode 1

Cushla is a Catholic schoolteacher in Northern Ireland during The Troubles who meets a handsome Protestant lawyer while tending bar…