Looking to be inspired by some of the best Irish storytelling on screen? This autumn, we’ve handpicked 25 must-watch shows and films now streaming for free on the RTÉ Player. Each one has been cast with the help of Fishpond, showcasing incredible Irish talent both in front of and behind the camera.
As an actor, it’s vital to stay on top of what’s happening in the industry – to see who’s creating exciting work, where opportunities are emerging, and to study the performances shaping Irish film and television.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your craft or simply enjoy brilliant homegrown stories, this list is your ultimate watchlist for the season.
A Bedouin Dream
Nine-year-old Isra is proud of her Bedouin heritage and dreams of camping in the desert. But she and her parents are evicted from their home without having anywhere else to stay.
A Kind of Spark
A face from the past and a mysterious bookshop bring new challenges for Addie and her loved ones. Growing up is hard, growing up autistic is harder. Can Addie work out what’s next?
Did You Read About Erskine Fogarty?
Darkly absurd comedy based on Blindboy Boatclub’s critically acclaimed short story, starring Robert Sheehan.
Every Five Miles
In sight but out of mind; a young petrol station attendant is drawn into the harsh world of a trafficked immigrant car washer.
Falling for the Life of Alex Whelan
A young Chinese Irish woman meets the man of her dreams at a foreign language film club but discovers the next day through social media that he has died.
I’m Yours
Zo is a high-flying solicitor in Ireland’s top law firm, but she’s harbouring a secret: she’s engaged to a man she’s never met.
Kin
The Kinsellas are a small but tight-knit crime family in Dublin, Ireland, increasingly at odds with a powerful drug cartel. When the hotheaded son of Frank Kinsella gets into a violent confrontation with one of Eamon’s men, the Cunninghams retaliate.
Kiva Can Do
Kiva is a five-year-old girl who knows how to make her own fun and whose imagination knows no bounds.
Lu and the Bally Bunch
Lu is a little ladybird who has just started preschool with her new friends. Together they explore their new social lives though play, music, big feelings and even bigger fun.
Mud Queen
Ryan is determined to celebrate his 12th birthday with glamour and style. But will Mam’s erratic behaviour derail the night?
Mustard
Eilis is addicted to mustard. When she falls madly in love, she’s sure her demons are finally banished, but when the relationship breaks down her shameful addiction returns…
Nova Jones
We follow 18-year-old intergalactic pop superstar Nova Jones as she travels the universe.
Obituary
When her editor informs her that she will be paid per article, an obituarist for a newspaper begins murdering people to avoid going broke. Comedy-drama starring Siobhan Cullen.
Remote Strutting
An imaginative young IT professional battles self-limitations that prevent her from stepping out of her comfort zone and into the real world.
Ros na Rún
Lies, lies and more lies, TG4’s flagship drama series returns for a milestone 30th season.
Saol Ella
Ella is a thirteen year old girl with a wish-list for the summer – to find a potential suitor and more importantly, to have her first kiss.
Showkids
12-year-old daydreamer Sam Curtain enters Miss Jessop’s Drama Academy for talented kids, where he discovers that anything is possible, if you imagine it hard enough.
Smother
Dervla Kirwan stars as Val Ahern, a mother who is determined to protect her family at any cost in this Irish drama thriller.
Stories from Backwoods
A city raccoon finds her place in the wild forest community of Backwoods.
The Boy That Never Was
When a couple’s son is presumed dead in an earthquake, their world turns upside down. However, when they spot a boy in Dublin resembling him, they embark on a quest for the truth.
The Cousin
A young artist, submits to a prestigious art college but first he needs to get his cousin’s blessing, which might be easier said than done.
The Good List
A grown man with an unwavering belief in the magic of Christmas confronts his office’s Santa Claus in an attempt to get himself back onto the good list.
The Unreal
Kevin loves watching TV shows – until they start watching back. When he accidentally unleashes the Pooka into the world, it’s up to him to find it and send it back where it belongs.
Two for the Road
Amidst spontaneous travels around 1990s Ireland, Oscar, a young boy, finds himself navigating the true essence of adventure and chaos with his father, one weekend away at a time.
Wrapped
With cocaine worth thousands of euro strapped to their bodies, Lisa and Ali are intent on getting through airport security undetected. Drama from RTÉ’s Storyland 2023.
