BLOOD and WATER
Premium Crime Drama Series
Created by Richard R. Barbour & Joseph R. Barbour
Blood & Water is the story of a working-class father who becomes a mafia hit man, and the son who must live with the consequences.
BREAKING BAD meets The SOPRANOS in a small New England town.
The Series
Set in 1960s Rhode Island, Blood & Water follows Dick Barbour, a mechanic and father whose attempt to protect his family slowly draws him into the violent world of organized crime.
As his usefulness grows, so does the cost, transforming both Dick and his son in ways neither can escape.
Dick Barbour
Dick Barbour is a working-class father who kills to protect his family. When killing for the Providence Mob becomes the only way to provide for his family, he discovers a capacity within himself that changes everything.
The Escalation
Blood & Water chronicles the transformation of an ordinary man into a figures of power, myth, and consequence.
Each act of violence deepens Dick’s value to the Mafia. Each decision pulls him further from his family.
2-Hour Pilot Completed
Episodes 2 & 3 Completed
Season One Fully Outlined
Five-Season Arc Developed
The pilot screenplay received “Recommend” coverage from WME, noting the roles of Dick & Dickie offer breakout potential for actors due to their complexity and psychological transformation.
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