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Hardy Bucks is an Irish mockumentary television show, created and written by Chris Tordoff, Martin Maloney, Peter Cassidy and Mike Cockayne. It first aired on RTÉ in 2010 and ran for three seasons. The show follows the fictional lives of a group of young men living in the small town of Castletown in County Mayo, Ireland. In the first season, the group is led by the fearless Eddie Durkan, played by Martin Maloney, who is determined to become the biggest entrepreneur in town. Eddie and his friends spend most of their time drinking, smoking, and getting into various misadventures around town.

The other main characters in the show include Eddie's best friend, Buzz McDonnell (played by Owen Colgan), who is obsessed with bodybuilding and always on the lookout for ways to make easy money; Frenchtoast O'Toole (played by Chris Tordoff), who is Eddie's cousin and the group's resident ladies' man; and Boo (played by Peter Cassidy), who is the gang's resident stoner.

As the show progresses, additional characters are introduced, including The Viper (played by Tommy Miller), a local drug dealer and occasional rival to Eddie, and Salmon (played by Michael Salmon), a hapless youth who is constantly trying to emulate the Hardy Bucks lifestyle.

The show is shot in a mockumentary style, with characters frequently breaking the fourth wall to talk to the camera or explain their various schemes and exploits. Much of the comedy comes from the characters' over-the-top personalities and the absurd situations they find themselves in, as well as the unique Irish humor that permeates the show.

In addition to its humor, Hardy Bucks also features elements of drama and character development throughout its run. Many episodes explore the characters' relationships with each other and their struggles to find their place in the world, particularly as they transition into adulthood.

Overall, Hardy Bucks is an irreverent and frequently hilarious show that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of young Irish men. Its combination of humor and heart has made it a beloved cult classic, and a staple of Irish television comedy.

Hardy Bucks is a series that ran for 4 seasons (20 episodes) between October 10, 2010 and on RT