Powder Keg: 1840-1880

In the 1840s, the Donnelly family immigrates from Ireland to Canada, quickly facing turmoil as the patriarch is imprisoned for manslaughter. Left to fend for themselves, the mother and her eight children grow up in a violent community, fostering loyalty that often leads to conflicts with the law and their neighbors. As they enter the stagecoach business, the family's retaliatory actions against their adversaries escalate tensions, putting them at odds with local authorities and powerful interests in Lucan. This gripping tale explores the struggles of a family standing resolutely against mounting challenges in a harsh environment.