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Acorn TV has announced the titles that will be available on the AMC-owned streaming service in April 2025. The Acorn TV April 2025 slate adds to the service’s various acclaimed English and foreign-language dramas, engaging comedies, documentaries, and more.

The April schedule includes The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 11, The Chelsea Detective Season 3, The One That Got Away, Recipes for Love and Murder Season 2, and more.

The Chelsea Detective Season 3 Acorn TV April 2025 Highlights

The Chelsea Detective Season 3 (Acorn TV Original Series) – New Season Premieres on Monday, April 7

The new season sees Di Max Arnold and DS Layla Walsh delve once more into the darker side of Chelsea that lurks beneath its glossy façade.

Season 3 finds Max and Layla investigating the discovery of an ex-soldier’s body in an allotment, the brutal murder of an antique dealer, and the mysterious case of a climate scientist found dead in a stolen car.

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Acorn TV UK’s April lineup includes new episodes of the Acorn TV Original series Recipes for Love and Murder, starring Maria Doyle Kennedy, and the return of Dalgliesh, featuring Bertie Carvel as the insightful detective. Here’s the Lowdown: Recipes for Love and Murder returns with eight new episodes. A large fire in the town of […]

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This month has already welcomed a major TV premiere, but there’s much more to come this March.

From Oscar winners to critically acclaimed returning series, the best is yet to come this March!

The new month has already seen the premiere of one of its most anticipated series, Disney+’s “Daredevil” revival, “Daredevil: Born Again,” but several other major series will have their premieres or returns this month, including the final seasons of “The Righteous Gemstones” and “Bosch: Legacy,” the Season 3 return of “Dark Winds,” and the new workplace comedy “The Studio,” starring and created by Seth Rogan.

On the film side, two award season favorites will make their streaming debuts this month: the understated prison drama “Sing Sing,” starring Oscar nominee Colman Domingo, and the musical blockbuster “Wicked,” starring double nominees Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Ready to watch? Check out our picks for the best movies, series,...

Exclusive: German distributor Global Screen is in London with a new slate including crime miniseries Murder on the Inca Trail.

Also on the Mip London slate are the second seasons of scripted series Recipes for Love and Murder and The Palace, Season 4 of season 4 of procedural Mountain Murders and the latest productions from the Finest Fairytales franchise.

True- crime miniseries Murder on the Inca Trail (Mord auf dem Inka-Pfad) is billed as a “gripping international crime thriller” that spans continents, from the remote heights of the Inca trail to the bustling streets of Munich and New York.

Synopsis reads: “Munich native Ursula Glück is shot and killed in her sleep during a dream honeymoon on the Inca Trail. Her husband, Jona Kepler, the sole witness, claims they were attacked by two men. Back in Munich, homicide detectives investigate, but suspicion falls on Kepler. With no motive or evidence, the truth remains elusive.

The AMC Networks March 2025 schedule has been announced and includes the return of lauded noir thriller Dark Winds, starring Zahn McLarnon, and the season finale of AMC’s Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario.

The lineup also includes the premiere of The Last Anniversary, the new Liane Moriarty adaptation starring Teresa Palmer (A Discovery of Witches) and Miranda Richardson on AMC+ and Sundance Now, and the return of Acorn TV’s Recipes for Love and Murder, starring Maria Doyle Kennedy and Kylie Fisher.

Dark Winds Season 3

There’s also the new murder mystery Blackshore, starring Lisa Dwan (Bloodlands), the new season of We TV’s popular Love After Lockup franchise, and the Shudder Original film The Rule of Jenny Pen, starring Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, AMC Networks is launching the featured collection Women Who Dare, highlighting women-led series and films,...

Acorn TV has announced the titles that will be available on the AMC-owned streaming service in March 2025. The Acorn TV March 2025 slate adds to the service’s various acclaimed English and foreign-language dramas, engaging comedies, documentaries, and more.

The March schedule includes A Remarkable Place to Die, Blackshore, Recipes for Love and Murder Season 2, Truelove, and more. Keep reading to view the full schedule.

Recipes for Love and Murder Season 2 Acorn TV March 2025 Highlights

Recipes for Love and Murder Season 2 (Acorn TV Original Series) – Two-Episode Season Premiere Monday, March 3

When a massive fire engulfs the small town of Eden, a fateful chain of events is triggered and Tannie Maria, Jessie, and Khaya get dragged into a multiple murder investigation that unearths the town’s darkest secrets.

Blackshore (Acorn TV Exclusive Series) – Two-Episode Series Premiere Monday, March 10

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The CBS drama, which stars Justin Hartley, has tapped Legacies alum Chris Lee to recur during the back half of Season 2, our sister site Deadline reports.

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A blaze rips through the peaceful town of Eden, setting off a series of shocking events in the eagerly awaited second season of “Recipes for Love and Murder.” Acorn TV has announced the return of the South African culinary mystery, starring Maria Doyle Kennedy, with a premiere date and a suspenseful new trailer. The eight-episode […]

Flames of Deceit: “Recipes for Love and Murder” Returns to Acorn TV March 3...

Today, AMC Networks’ Acorn TV revealed the premiere date, trailer and photos for Season 2 of Recipes for Love and Murder, the South African culinary mystery series starring Maria Doyle Kennedy.

Hailed by critics as a “mix of human drama, gorgeous landscape, local color and mouthwatering cooking” (New York Times) with a “one-of-a-kind heroine” (Variety), Season 2 of the eight-episode Acorn TV original series debuts with a two-episode premiere on Monday, March 3 on Acorn TV, with new episodes releasing weekly.

When a massive fire engulfs the small town of Eden, a fateful chain of events is triggered and Tannie Maria (Doyle Kennedy), Jessie and Khaya get dragged into a multiple murder investigation that unearths the town’s darkest secrets.

Joining Doyle Kennedy, Kgoroge and Fisher in Season 2 are Wynand Ferreira, who portrays Jaco, Regardt’s intense younger brother, and Gerard Rudolph as Ricus, a trained psychologist turned mechanic.

Also on board is Hlubi Mboya as Jackie Baloyi,...

The time-travel romantic drama is back with the second half of its seventh season on Friday, Nov. 22.

Return to the woods of the American colonies in their most precarious state on Friday, Nov. 22 when Season 7, Part 2 of “Outlander” begins. The sweeping time-travel romance epic has been off the air for over a year, but it’s finally ready to resume the dramatic tale of Claire and Jamie Fraser, two lovers whose relationship transcends the boundaries of time itself. Find out everything you need to know about the new episodes before the show returns!

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Hollywood without Henry Cavill is something many cant or simply dont even want to think about anymore, but there certainly was a time when the actor wasnt a staple in the industry. Henry Cavills acting career started all the way back in 2001 when he first appeared on-screen in the thriller Laguna, which is also known under the title Vendetta. Despite entering the industry over two decades ago, it wasnt until 2007 that Cavill landed his breakout role. As one of the leading actors, he stepped into the role of Charles Brandon in the successful series The Tudors.

Acting alongside well-known names such as Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer or Outlanders Maria Doyle Kennedy, Cavill was on the right track to achieve fame.

South Africa’s Both Worlds is leaning into IP and genre as it brings a packed slate of ambitious scripted projects to Mipcom this week, including an adaptation of the bestseller “The Cape Raider” and partnerships with Federation Studios and actor Djimon Hounsou’s Fanaticus production banner.

The International Emmy-nominated production outfit, which recently released the Cape Town-set comedy-drama “The Morning After” on Prime Video, has wrapped Season 2 of “Recipes for Love and Murder”: Global Screen will be introducing it to buyers this week at Mipcom.

The quirky murder-mystery series starring Maria Doyle Kennedy (pictured), a co-production with M-Net, AMC, AcornTV and Global Screen, is one of several IP-based series that Both Worlds head Thierry Cassuto will be taking to the Cannes industry event.

The company announced that it’s acquired TV adaptation rights to South African author Justin Fox’s bestselling novel “The Cape Raider” and other...

The historical romance drama series “Outlander” Season 7 Part 2 starring Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Duncan Lacroix, David Berry, César Domboy, Lauren Lyle, Colin McFarlane and Caitlin Ryan, airs November 22, 2024 on Starz:

“…coming off of the first half of Season 7, viewers find ‘Claire’, ‘Jamie’ and ‘Young Ian’ leaving the colonies and arriving in their beloved homeland: Scotland. The perils of the ‘Revolutionary War’ forced them to choose between standing by those they love and fighting for the land they have made their new home.

“Meanwhile, ‘Roger’ and ‘Brianna’ face new enemies across time and must battle the forces that threaten to pull their family apart.

“As loyalties change and painful secrets come to light, Jamie and Claire’s marriage is tested like never before.

“With their love binding them over oceans and centuries, can the ‘MacKenzies’ and ‘Frasers’ find their way back to each...

European distributor Global Screen has unveiled its lineup of drama series that will be launched to buyers at TV market Mipcom next week.

Crime thriller “Murder on the Inca Trail” revolves around a murder on the remote Inca Trail, but there are no witnesses, no weapon and no evidence. How can chief inspector Rita Berg identify the murderer of Ursula Glück, who is killed during an alleged robbery? Her husband, Jona Kepler, claims innocence, but suspicion lingers. Despite a lack of motive, Berg keeps digging.

The show, which is produced by Westside for Ard Degeto/Br, stars Nina Gummich and Thomas Prenn. It is available as four 45 minute episodes or two 90 minute episodes.

Also new for Mipcom is Season 2 of period anthology drama “The Palace,” produced by Moovie, Constantin Film and Zdf. Once again set at the legendary Palace theater in Berlin, the new season takes us to 1990, the year...

To celebrate the release of Recipes for Love and Murder Series 1 which arrives on DVD and digital 30 September 2024 we are giving away a Season 1 DVD to a lucky winner!

Find The perfect mix of crime, cookery and affairs of the heart in Recipes for Love & Murder, a delicious mystery drama starring the inimitable Maria Doyle Kennedy as a crime-solving advice columnist in a small, vibrant town in the beautiful region of the Karoo in South Africa.

With a winning combination of culinary delights and intrigue, the series – based on Sally Andrew’s best-selling novels – is a recipe for success and it delighted fans with its original launch on Acorn TV. With a second series in production, now is the perfect time to indulge in Recipes for Love & Murder Series One, which is set for its DVD and digital release on 30 September 2024 thanks to Acorn Media International and following its recent run on U&Drama.

Based on Sally Andrew’s acclaimed and bestselling A Tannie Maria Mystery novels, this crime drama series premieres on free-to-air television. Set in the vibrant region of the Karoo in South Africa, the story follows Maria (Maria Doyle Kennedy), an advice columnist for a small-town newspaper who includes tasty recipes with her guidance. In the first […]

Recipes for Love and Murder Free-to-Air Premiere...

Because of six seasons of brilliant television, The Sopranos earned millions of fans and a ton of critical acclaim. The HBO series had everything going for it with its exceptionally well-written and rich characters and captivating storylines and recently an equally brilliant prequel film The Many Saints of Newark, which came out in 2021 and gave all of the original series fans something more from the Sopranos world. So, if you loved the witty dialogues, compelling characters, and thrilling stories here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Gangs of London is a British action crime thriller drama series created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery. Based on a 2006 action-adventure open-world video game developed by London Studio, the AMC+ series is set in a crime-filled London as a bloody power struggle between the international gangs begins after the head of London’s most powerful...

Fans of Orphan Black may have been expecting to see a special cameo from star Tatiana Maslany in the follow-up series, Orphan Black: Echoes. Ultimately, Maslany did not appear, but her absence was not for a lack of trying.

Per TVLine, Orphan Black: Echoes showrunner Anna Fishko commented on the lack of Maslany cameos in the new series. Fishko confirmed that Maslany was asked to return as a Leda clone in Echoes, and it would have been more substantial than a brief cameo. It was revealed that there were plans to be featured heavily in one episode toward the end of the season, but scheduling conflicts stood in the way of making that happen. If the series gets renewed by AMC, however, Fishko teased that Maslany could still end up coming back in the potential second season.

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House of the Dragon finally redeemed Game of Thrones for its terrible ending and it seems that the fans of the high fantasy series are getting back up on the Got train. Based on George R.R. Martin‘s book Fire & Blood, the Game of Thrones prequel series takes place 200 years before the events of the original series and it revolves around the internal conflicts of the House of Targaryen. House of the Dragon stars Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otta Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, Eve Best as Rhaenys Velaryon, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, and Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole. So, if you loved the high fantasy, political drama, brutal violence, and medieval setting in House of the Dragon here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Game of Thrones is an epic fantasy and...

Those About to Die is an epic sword-and-sandal historical drama series created by Robert Rodat. Based on the 1958 novel of the same name by author Daniel P. Mannix, the Peacock series revolves around the lives of the gladiators and citizens of the Roman Empire in Ancient Rome, where violence, greed, and lust run rampant. Those About to Die stars Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins-Court, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, and Emilio Sakraya. So, if you loved the epic fights, brutal violence, and historical drama in Those About to Die here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Rome is a historical drama series created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller. The HBO series is set in the 1st century BC during Ancient Rome’s transition from Republic to Empire,...

Mayor of Kingstown returns for a brilliant third season with Jeremy Renner returning as the lead after an injury-related break. The Paramount+ series follows the McLusky family, who are a very big deal in their town Kingstown. The series stars Renner in the lead role with Kyle Chandler, Emma Laird, Natasha Marc, Nichole Galicia, Hugh Dillon, Dianne West, Necar Zadegan, Tobi Bamtefa, and Taylor Handley starring in supporting roles. So, if you love the family drama, crime thriller, and political navigation in Mayor of Kingstown here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Yellowstone is a neo-western thriller drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. The Paramount Network series follows the story of the Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in America as they deal with internal and external problems to protect their property and keep the family together.

The historical romance drama series “Outlander” Season 7 Part 2 starring Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Duncan Lacroix, David Berry, César Domboy, Lauren Lyle, Colin McFarlane and Caitlin Ryan, airs November 22, 2024 on Starz:

“…coming off of the first half of Season 7, viewers find ‘Claire’, ‘Jamie’ and ‘Young Ian’ leaving the colonies and arriving in their beloved homeland: Scotland. The perils of the ‘Revolutionary War’ forced them to choose between standing by those they love and fighting for the land they have made their new home.

“Meanwhile, ‘Roger’ and ‘Brianna’ face new enemies across time and must battle the forces that threaten to pull their family apart.

“As loyalties change and painful secrets come to light, Jamie and Claire’s marriage is tested like never before. With their love binding them over oceans and centuries, can the ‘MacKenzies’ and ‘Frasers’ find their way back to each...

Dark Matter is a sci-fi thriller series created by Blake Crouch. Based on a 2016 novel of the same name by Crouch, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of a Chicago-based physicist as he is kidnapped and taken to an alternate universe. Now he must escape from there to stop his alternate self before he harms his real family. Dark Matter stars Dark Matter stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly in the lead roles with Oakes Fegley, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, and Amanda Brugel starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved all the thrills and mind-bending story of Dark Matter here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Counterpart is a sci-fi espionage thriller series created by Justin Marks. The Starz series follows the story of Howard Silk, a low-level agent at a Berlin-based United Nations spy agency as he finds...

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Ghosts, Outlander, American Idol and NCIS!

1 | Has any series finale more exhaustively recapped every major moment that came before than Alice & Jack’s six-minute montage?

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The ensemble for Starz‘s upcoming Outlander prequel spinoff Outlander: Blood of My Blood continues to expand as the show unveils casting for familiar characters and new additions. In the latest round of reveals, Sadhbh Malin and Terence Rae join as Joscasta Cameron and Arch Bug, two characters who have made quite an impression on audiences over the flagship show’s run. As fans will recall, Jocasta is the feisty youngest child of the MacKenzie clan and sister to Jamie Fraser’s (Sam Heughan) mother, Ellen (Harriet Slater). The character is played by Maria Doyle Kennedy in the original series. Sally Messham, Alisa Davidson, Annabelle Dowler, and Harry Eaton (Phil Sharp; Callum Heinrich; Ori Jones; We Are Lumosia) Meanwhile, Hugh Ross plays Arch Bug in Outlander, and he memorably made a move to acquire the lost Jacobite gold that had been hidden under Fraser’s Ridge in Season 7 but lost his wife in the process.

Cillian Murphy obtained one of acting’s most coveted achievements when he won an Oscar for his leading role in “Oppenheimer.” But his award season run for the acclaimed Christopher Nolan film didn’t end with his big night at the Dolby Theater. The Irish actor went on to receive his home country’s highest acting honor on Sunday at the Irish Film and TV Academy Awards when he won the Lead Actor — Film category for “Oppenheimer.”

The ceremony honored the best Irish film and television of 2023, with Pat Collins’ “That They May Face the Rising Sun” winning Best Film. Other notable winners included Paul Mescal taking Supporting Actor for “All of Us Strangers” and Alison Oliver winning Supporting Actress for “Saltburn.”

Keep reading for a complete list of winners from the 2024 Irish Film and TV Academy Awards.

Best Film

“Double Blind”

“Flora and Son”

“Lies We Tell”

“Lola”

“That They May Face the Rising Sun...

The 21st Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards, which highlight Irish filmmakers, television creators and performers, saw Pat Collins’ That They May Face The Rising Sun win Best Film in an upset. Despite earning a second-best 11 nominations, the top award was its only win.

Lies We Tell all with three wins: for Director Lisa Mulcahy, Lead Actress Agnes O’Casey, and Best Script. It came in with 13nominations.

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy repeated his Best Actor win at the Academy Awards for Oppenheimer with a win for Lead Actor. In the supporting categories, Paul Mescal won for All of Us Strangers and Alison Oliver topped all for Saltburn.

Oppenheimer was named Best International Film, Emma Stone was Best Actress, and Paul Giamatti won International Actor for The Holdovers.

In the television drama categories, Kin was the winner for series, directing, script, lead actress Clare Dune, and supporting actress Maria Doyle Kennedy.

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Cillian Murphy capped off his domination of awards season by claiming the top acting prize for film on home soil.

The Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG award winner on Saturday night added perhaps a final statue to his flawless haul of honors for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” when he was named best lead actor at the 21st Irish Film and TV Academy Awards.

“God, I’m still so brutal at this,” the famously shy actor said on collecting the award, presented to him by “Killers of the Flower Moon” star and fellow recent awards circuit regular Lily Gladstone. “But being in this room is so special — being at home, with people that I love and admire amongst my fellow nominees and some of my favorite people.” Speaking backstage afterwards at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, he added: “It feels lovely being home with so many friends and colleagues.”

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AMC Networks announced that the highly-anticipated drama Orphan Black: Echoes set in the world of Orphan Black and starring Krysten Ritter, who also serves as executive producer, will premiere Sunday, June 23 on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America. The announcement was made as part of the celebration of the groundbreaking series, Orphan Black’s 11th anniversary!

Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world. The series also stars Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia, Rya Kihlstedt and James Hiroyuki Liao.

Anna Fishko is creator,...

AMC Networks has announced that the drama Orphan Black: Echoes, set in the world of Orphan Black and starring Krysten Ritter, who also serves as executive producer, will premiere Sunday, June 23 on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America.

The announcement was made as part of the celebration of the groundbreaking series Orphan Black’s 11th anniversary, which takes place today, Saturday, March 30.

Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.

Krysten Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story who is trying to find her place in the world. The series also stars Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia,...

AMC Networks returns to the world of Orphan Black with Orphan Black: Echoes starring Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones). The first teaser trailer focuses on Ritter’s character, disoriented and demanding answers in the aftermath of an unnamed “procedure.” The trailer ends with the announcement of the season one premiere date: June 23, 2024 on AMC, AMC+, and BBC America.

Joining Ritter in the sci-fi drama are Keeley Hawes (Line of Duty), Amanda Fix (North of Normal), Avan Jogia (Now Apocalypse), Rya Kihlstedt (A Teacher), and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry).

“Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence,” reads AMC’s synopsis. “It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.

Fresh from his Academy Award win for best actor, “Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy now has a chance to claim the same honor at his local awards.

The Irish Film and TV Academy (IFTA) has unveiled the nominees for its 2024 awards, with Murphy going up against “Saltburn’s'” Barry Keoghan and “All of Us Strangers” star Andrew Scott in the best actor category. Elsewhere, Jessie Buckley (“Fingernails”) and Saoirse Ronan (“Foe”) are among those nominated for best actress, while Paul Mescal (“All of Us Strangers”) and Kenneth Branagh (“Oppenheimer”) are in the running for best supporting actor.

But it was actually Irish features leading the pack of nominees, with Lisa Mulcahy’s “Lies We Tell” landing 13, followed by “That They May Face the Rising Sun” and “Double Blind.”

The IFTAs ceremony will be take place on April 20 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre with Irish TV personality Baz Ashmawy on hosting duties.

Nominations are out for the 21st Irish Film & Television Awards with Lisa Mulcahy’s thriller Lies We Tell leading the pack on the feature side at 13, and crime drama Kin heading up the TV fields with 11 (scroll down for the ful list of nominees). The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) will hand out its prizes on April 20 in Dublin.

Alongside Lies We Tell in the Best Film category are Double Blind, Flora and Son, Lola, That They May Face the Rising Sun and Verdigris. Each of those films also scored a mention for their directors.

In what was a banner year for Irish talent, there are several awards season notables vying for Best Actor as well, including Oppenheimer Oscar winner Cillian Murphy, Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan and All of Us Strangers’ Andrew Scott.

The Best International Film race includes All of Us Strangers, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things, Saltburn and The Holdovers.

Lies We Tell, with 13, That They May Face the Rising Sun and Double Blind, with 11 each, are leading the nominations for the movie portion of the Irish Film & Television Awards 2024.

Lies We Tell is about an orphaned teenage heiress in 19th-century Ireland who is forced to embrace the dark legacy of her family when she becomes the ward of an uncle determined to marry her off. Rising Sun is an adaptation of John McGahern’s novel of passion, war, and migration. Double Blind is a horror film about an experimental drug trial that goes horribly wrong. Andrew Legge’s Lola, a science fiction drama set in 1940, received seven noms on Thursday.

Among the lead acting nominees are such big names as Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, Andrew Scott, Pierce Brosnan, Saoirse Ronan, Eve Hewson, and Jessie Buckley. The best supporting film actor category, meanwhile, includes Kenneth Branagh and Paul Mescal.

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Kin made a powerful impression on critics and audiences when it debuted in 2021.

From the opening scenes of its premiere episode, the Irish crime drama set itself apart with stunning cinematography, top-tier writing, and a tremendously talented cast.

It's hard to believe that we've been waiting this long for Kin Season 2, but finally, the show is ready to make its highly anticipated return -- and we've got all the details.

Below, we've rounded up everything you know about what's in store for the lawless Kinsella clan!

Kin Season 2 Premiere Date

More than two years have passed since Kin Season 1 wowed AMC+ viewers with its intoxicating blend of drama and action.

At the time, audiences naturally assumed that the follow-up season wouldn't be too far behind.

The series was a big success for AMC+ and Rte in Ireland, but sadly, we're still awaiting a confirmed premiere date.

Kin Season 2 premiered in...

Recipes for Love and Murder is returning for a second season. Acorn TV has renewed the mystery series, which will start filming new episodes this spring.

Starring Maria Doyle Kennedy, Tony Kgoroge, Elton Landrew, Arno Greeff, Jennifer Steyn, and Lee Duru, the series follows a former recipe columnist turned advice columnist. She gets sucked into a murder investigation when a woman who asked for her help ends up dead.

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The Winter King is a British historical drama series about the Arthurian legend created by Kate Brooke, Ed Whitmore, and Bernard Cornwell. The MGM+ series is based on a trilogy of books called The Warlord Chronicles novels written by Bernard Cornwell. The Winter King stars Iain De Caestecker in the lead role of King Arthur, with Jordan Alexandra, Stuart Campbell, Nathaniel Martello-White, and Ellie James starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved The Winter King here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Synopsis: A story of redemption, vengeance, and self-discovery set against the birth of England, this drama series follows young warrior and outsider, Uhtred on a fierce mission to reclaim his birthright. The Last Kingdom combines real historical figures and events with fiction, re-telling the history of King Alfred the Great and his desire to unite...

Warning! Spoilers about Outlander season 7, episode 8, and the Outlander books ahead.The first part of Outlander season 7 ended with an explosive midseason finale that concluded some storylines introduced in the season and kicked off new ones that will be central in its second part. With Outlander season 7, episode 7’s ending confirming to Roger (Richard Rankin) that Rob Cameron (Chris Fulton) had traveled with Jemmy (Blake Johnston-Miller) to the past, the 1980s timeline all focused on the Mackenzies separating, as Buck and Roger planned to follow Cameron and Jemmy through the stones at Craigh na Dun. Although Outlander season 7, episode 8 didn’t expand on where Buck and Roger ended up, the Outlander books hint at things not going smoothly for them.

While the Mackenzies saw little happening besides Buck and Roger’s time travel, the 1777 timeline was full of events. The aftermath of the first battle of Saratoga had Claire (Caitriona Balfe) fearing for the worst,...

Outlander is returning to Starz next month, and the cable channel has released a new trailer and key art for the first eight episodes of the seventh season of the fantasy series. The remaining eight installments will premiere at some point in 2024. The series has already been renewed for an eighth and final season.

Starring Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, Cesar Domboy, Lauren Lyle, Caitlin O’Ryan, Paul Gorman, Mark Lewis Jones, Jessica Reynolds, Alexander Vlahos, Sarah Collier, Hugh Ross, Chris Larkin, Andrew & Matthew Adair, Antony Byrne, Euan Bennet, New Dennehy, Kyle Rees, Robin Scott, Robin Laing, Glen Gould, Simon R. Baker, Joanne Thompson, Caleb Reynolds, Braeden Clarke, Morgan Holstrom, David Berry, and Maria Doyle Kennedy, the series is based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling novels. The story follows a time-traveling doctor on...

Outlander is returning in the summer of 2023, and Starz has released a trailer for season seven of the romantic drama series. The sixth season of eight episodes finished airing in May. The seventh season will have 16 installments.

Starring Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, Cesar Domboy, Lauren Lyle, Caitlin O'Ryan, Paul Gorman, Mark Lewis Jones, Jessica Reynolds, Alexander Vlahos, Sarah Collier, Hugh Ross, Chris Larkin, Andrew & Matthew Adair, Antony Byrne, Euan Bennet, New Dennehy, Kyle Rees, Robin Scott, Robin Laing, Glen Gould, Simon R. Baker, Joanne Thompson, Caleb Reynolds, Braeden Clarke, Morgan Holstrom, David Berry, and Maria Doyle Kennedy, the series follows a British Army nurse from 1945 who travels back in time and falls in love with a Highlander in 1743.

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Exclusive: Apc Studios UK and Irish independent production company Tua Films (aka Magamedia) are co-producing Irish dark comedy-crime drama Obituary exclusively in the U.S. for streaming service Hulu, with RTÉ in Ireland pre-buying the series.

Irish TV and theatre actress Siobhán Cullen, whose recent credits include family comedy-drama The Dry and crime drama The Long Call, stars as Elvira Clancy, an obituarist working at a small-town newspaper, who suddenly finds herself being paid by the obituary due to cuts.

When she “accidentally” kills a nasty piece of work, she discovers she might have an untapped bloodlust, and sets her sights on other unpleasant residents of the town. Her killing spree hits a potential snag when the paper hires an attractive crime correspondent.

The six-part series is written by Irish scriptwriter Ray Lawlor (Le Ceangal), directed by John Hayes and produced by Nell Green.

Apc Studios’ Laurent Boissel and Magamedia’s Paddy Hayes are executive producers of the series which is being made in association with Fís Éireann/ Screen Ireland, Bai and The Wrap Fund.

“It has been a blast pitching this wonderful high-concept drama to various funders and broadcast partners over the past few years — an obituarist who resorts to murder to stay in a job,” they said in a joint statement.

“We’re genuinely thrilled that Hulu and Rte are already on board and it’s super exciting to be bringing it into production now in the West of Ireland,” said Boissel and Hayes.

Obituary goes into production in Ireland in 2023 and will exclusively premiere on Hulu in the U.S. later that year.

It marks the latest Irish drama series to attract U.S. investment, coming after Lionsgate boarded TG4 and Streamz drama series Northern Lights, as Deadline revealed at the time.

Cullen is currently filming Bodkin for Netflix, following a critically acclaimed run alongside Ralph Fiennes in Straight Line Crazy at The Bridge Theatre.

Paris-based independent production and distribution company Apc Studios is headed by Emmanuelle Guilbart and Boissel. Its Apc Studios UK recently produced Wolf for the BBC in co-production with Hartswood Films and The Light in the Hall with Duchess Productions and Triongl for S4C, Channel 4 and Sundance Now.

Galway-based Tua has over 20 years’ experience in the Irish entertainment industry, with recent credits including Irish Oscar entry Foscadh and TV drama winning Corp + Anam starring Maria Doyle Kennedy and the teen musical comedy-drama Eipic.

Outlander viewers will see some new and familiar faces joining the seventh season of the Starz series. The new cast members include Gloria Obianyo, Diarmaid Murtagh, Rod Hallett, Chris Fulton, and Kristin Atherton. Meanwhile, Graham McTavish, Nell Hudson, Steven Cree, Andrew Whipp, Layla Burns, and Lotte Verbeek are all returning.

A romance fantasy series, Outlander revolves around the lives of a time-traveling doctor (Caitriona Balfe) and her dashing Highland warrior husband (Sam Heughan). The rest of the cast includes Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John Bell, Cesar Domboy, Lauren Lyle, Caitlin O’Ryan, Mark Lewis Jones, Chris Larkin, Glen Gould, Simon R. Baker, avid Berry, and Maria Doyle Kennedy on the series. The show is based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon.

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The source of this week’s other televised literary adaptation can’t claim the same global reach as “The Lord of the Rings,” but Sally Andrew’s Tannie Maria novels have proven reliable bestsellers in the author’s native South Africa since their 2015 debut. They now provide the basis of “Recipes for Love and Murder,” a South African-Scottish co-production that represents the daffiest addition yet to Acorn TV’s burgeoning portfolio of genial timepassers.

To some degree, this is formula fare with a capital F: mild comic, romantic and criminal misadventures in a picturesque setting. Watch enough of it, and you realize even individual scenes have their own formula. Find a cosy location, add light seasonings of plot and piano, and – lest anybody still feel too challenged – serve with a cutesy punchline, typically someone offering to put a kettle on somewhere. From its foundations up, it’s tea-break television.

Yet...

Kylie Fisher stars opposite Maria Doyle Kennedy in Acorn TV's Recipes for Love and Murder. Jessie September is a journalist with little interest in working with Kennedy's Tannie Maria, but life is full of little surprises.

This is Kylie's first significant role in television, but you won't know it when you see her in action.

We caught up with her to talk about this exciting opportunity, get an understanding of Jessie, and a whole lot more.

Hi, Kylie. How are you?

I'm good. How are you, Carissa?

I'm good. Thank you so much. So where were you born?

I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, but I grew up in Dubai. When we were one, my family moved that side. And then, when I was 19, I moved for university back to Cape town, and I've been here since.

Wow. Well, what a world traveler you are.

Yeah, I'm quite a culture kid through and through.

It’s rare to find a crime drama that also leaves you with mouth-watering envy, but Recipes for Love and Murder is exactly that show. Starring Outlander‘s Maria Doyle Kennedy, the Karoo, South African-set series based on Sally Andrew’s best-selling A Tannie Maria Mystery novels puts food and crime hand-in-hand with Kennedy’s character. Working at the local newspaper, Tannie Maria’s recipe writing hits a roadblock when her editor informs her that the column is being cut from the publication. (Credit: AcornTV) Instead, the paper is making room for an advice column and so Tannie Maria applies for the gig, offering advice and recipes to readers. Things take an unexpected turn though when a woman she was corresponding with about her abusive husband is found dead. While she teams up with her colleague Jessie September (Kylie Fisher) to try and uncover the mystery, she’s continuing to test new recipes,...

Buh bye, summer.

It's gone in the blink of an eye, and this week shows how little there is to watch during the dog days of summer.

But Cobra Kai is less than a week away, and there's a Yellowstone marathon to catch. Find out what else to watch this week below.

Saturday, September 3

11/10am Yellowstone Marathon (Paramount Network)

If you’ve never seen the biggest show on television (shame on you) or if you want to relive it all from the beginning, Paramount Network has you covered this holiday weekend.

You can catch the beginning of the Dutton saga right to the bitter end of Yellowstone Season 4.

Catch or relive all the triumphs and tragedies that this powerful Montana family endures in their fight to save their ancestral home.

The Cleaning Lady (Hulu)

If you’re looking for something to binge this weekend, The Cleaning Lady is the show for you!

As much as the original "Orphan Black" series relied on the multifaceted talent of star Tatiana Maslany, the series was never just a one-woman show. While the current "She-Hulk" actor was doing her thing and embodying multiple different characters with widely divergent personalities, she was assisted by a strong supporting cast made up of the likes of Jordan Gavaris' Felix and especially Maria Doyle Kennedy's mother figure, Siobhan. The previously announced spinoff series, titled "Orphan Black: Echoes," appears to be taking this to heart and is off to a strong start with its newest casting.

Deadline reports that British actor Keeley Hawes, known for her performances in the 2018 miniseries "Bodyguard" as well as "Line of Duty," has joined the cast of "Echoes" in a co-lead capacity opposite Krysten Ritter. Although plot details remain under tight wraps, the report indicates that her character will be "a perceptive but sensitive scientist...

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

FX's turn at the Television Critics Association paved the way for some announcements about new and returning series.

We already reported on the casting of Elisabeth Moss on The Veil.

We also learned that American Horror Story Season 11 will receive its premiere in fall 2022.

There had been some questions about whether the series would return this year, given the lack of updates.

However, we should expect more concrete details about the big season in the coming weeks, including casting details and a confirmed premiere date.

The last season featured two stories -- Red Tide and Death Valley.

The former won praise from longtime fans, but the latter struggled to find its footing.

Spinoff American Horror Stories currently airs Thursdays on FX on Hulu.

As someone critical of the first season, the second is a breath of fresh air.

“Jessica Jones” star Krysten Ritter has lined up a new major new role.

Ritter will star in and executive produce a new “Orphan Black” spinoff, “Orphan Black: Echoes” for AMC Networks.

Due to premiere in 2023, “Orphan Black: Echoes” dives “into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence,” according to the network logline. “It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter will play Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world.”

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Season 6 of “Outlander” aired between March and May of this year, which made it eligible for the 2022 Emmy nominations. Unfortunately, the Starz fantasy epic was completely snubbed when the noms were announced on the morning of Tuesday, July 12. All 14 “Outlander” actors that were submitted for Emmy consideration came up empty-handed, including Caitriona Balfe (who plays time-traveling doctor Claire Randall Fraser) and Sam Heughan (who plays her Highlander true love Jamie Fraser), as did all of the show’s behind-the-scenes talent.

It’s not the first time “Outlander” fans found themselves disappointed when the series wound up not nominated by Emmy voters. In fact, the first five seasons only nabbed a grand total of four below-the-line bids: music score (2015), production design (2016) and costumes (2016 and 2018). The popular program still has yet to receive any above-the-line Emmy love for its actors, writers, directors or producers.

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