A former Marine turned bar owner finds his peaceful retirement plans upended by his underworld connections in the eclectic setting of The Viper Lounge, a live music venue ripe for an array of darkly humorous and unconventional tales.

Jimmy Calder, a retired serviceman, had envisioned a quieter life managing The Viper Lounge, focusing on the music rather than the mayhem. However, his enduring ties to a crime syndicate leader, coupled with his inherent desire for justice, ensure that his past life’s shadows continue to loom over him.

The Viper Lounge unfolds through 16 original, darkly comic narratives, each delving into the unique stories of a diverse cast linked to this vibrant music bar nestled in a riverside town in south Essex. Spanning crime, vengeance, love, and salvation, every episode offers a surprising twist, embodying the unpredictable and often bizarre nature of life at the bar.

In “Electric Ladyland,” the series’ gripping opener, a young woman’s life teeters on the edge as she’s wrongfully accused of being an informant by a merciless drug cartel, drawing Jimmy Calder into a profound moral quandary.

“Welcome to The Viper Lounge,” introduces us to ‘businessmen’ Perry Shaw and Dennis ‘The Scrap Man’ Ronson as they navigate a turf war with a rival group using unconventional negotiation tactics. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s attempt at a romantic evening with Amanda, a new vet in town, is thwarted by a group of unruly patrons, all amidst the backdrop of The Viper Lounge’s inaugural celebration, setting the stage for the series’ blend of humour, drama, and the unexpected.