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1. Penny Dreadful (2014–2016)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Explorer Sir Malcolm Murray, American gunslinger Ethan Chandler, scientist Victor Frankenstein and medium Vanessa Ives unite to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London.

Stars: Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Reeve Carney

Votes: 131,432

2. Ripper Street (2012–2016)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The streets of Whitechapel are the haunt of Detective Inspector Edmund Reid and his team of officers, who aim to maintain law and order in a place once terrorized by Jack the Ripper.

Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring, Jerome Flynn

Votes: 22,562

3. Conversations with Friends (2022)

TV-MA | 30 min | Drama, Romance

Two Dublin college students, Frances and Bobbi, and the strange and unexpected connection they forge with married couple, Melissa and Nick.

Stars: Alison Oliver, Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn, Jemima Kirke

Votes: 9,123

4. Red Election (2021– )

TV-MA | Thriller

Follow Danish secret service agent Katrine Poulson and British spy Beatrice Ogilvy, who are pitched together in a desperate race against time. Caught in a web of lies, murder, and power struggles.

Stars: Lydia Leonard, Vic Carmen Sonne, Stephen Dillane, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Votes: 1,294

5. The Gates (2023)

111 min | Horror, Thriller

A serial killer has been sentenced to death by electric chair in London in the 1890s, but in his final hours, he puts a curse on the prison he is in, and all of those in it.

Director: Stephen Hall | Stars: Esther Woods, Sarah Noll, Richard Brake, Donal O'Shea

Votes: 683

6. Fair City (1989– )

25 min | Drama

The day-to-day dramas of the community who live and work in the fictional north Dublin suburb of Carrigstown.

Stars: Mick Nolan, Philip Michael, Rodrigo Ternevoy, Alexander Lester

Votes: 673

7. Killer Night Shift (V) (2018)

81 min | Horror, Thriller

Amy begins her first night shift in a hotel with a murderous past. Witnessing terrifying events and trapped within a loop, Amy must find a way to escape the flesh obsessed murderer and save residents of the hotel.

Director: Stephen Hall | Stars: Ashleigh Dorrell, Matthew O'Brien, Angel Hannigan, Nigel Mercier

Votes: 726

8. Blight (2015)

15 min | Short, Horror

A young priest is sent to battle dark supernatural forces threatening a remote Island community.

Director: Brian Deane | Stars: George Blagden, Alicia Gerrard, Joe Hanley, Marie Ruane

Votes: 74

9. The Last Roll (2020)

98 min | Comedy

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Director: Dáire McNab | Stars: Elliot Moriarty, Hannah O'Reilly, Matthew O'Brien, Neill Fleming

10. Williton's Way (2015)

16 min | Short, Drama, Mystery

Willitons way is an atmospheric drama... It follows the story of Dan, trapped in an endless forested backwater as he frantically searches for his missing wife bee. His efforts lead him into... See full summary »

Director: Alan Hopkins | Stars: Tristan Heanue, Matthew O'Brien, Kate Sheridan

Votes: 14

11. The Thespians (2015– )

Comedy

The Thespians follows the unfortunate lives of broke actors, Jack Highsmith and his hetero life partner, Dodd, as they try to make it in the fickle world of the Irish film and television ... See full summary »

Stars: Paul Dodd, Alan Hopkins, Sean Riddick, Ben Condron

12. Soulsmith (2017)

83 min | Drama

The trials and tribulations of a volatile young playwright as he traverses Ireland 2016.

Director: Kevin Henry | Stars: Matthew O'Brien, Miriam Devitt, Brian Fortune, Conor Marren

Votes: 26

13. Monochrome Menace!! (2024)

22 min | Short, Sci-Fi

A couple watch a 1950s B movie which seems awfully alien to them.

Director: Emmet O'Brien | Stars: Sophie Barnes Aabø, Mark Atkin, Kalisa Augustine, Regina Bachinska

14. Foxglove (2015)

12 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy

In the wilds of Connemara, an engineer and his daughter are targeted by an ancient and angry force from within the earth itself.

Director: Brian Deane | Stars: John Delaney, Bob Kelly, Doireann Ní Fhoighil, Matthew O'Brien

Votes: 8

15. A Family Gathering (2021)

9 min | Short

The Farrell family are a tight-knit family from brother to 8th cousin. Bothers Shane and Wayne are accompanied by their cousin Killian on a road trip on route to a family gathering. They ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew O'Brien | Stars: Paul O'Bryan, Matthew O'Brien, Daniel Mahony

16. Pockets (2015)

12 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Two strangers meet on a rural bench in the early hours of a Tuesday morning. Both with their independent secrets.

Director: Lochlainn McKenna | Stars: Mary McEvoy, Matthew O'Brien, Marissa Danielle Duricko, Brendan Dunlea

17. Ctrl Web Series (2015– )

26 min | Thriller

A brilliant young hacker must prove himself to an elite hacktivist group in order to gain their trust and help secure his freedom.

Stars: John Delaney, Rob Harrington, Adrian Hudson, Nick Lee

18. Volkswagen Joe (2013)

29 min | Short, Drama

Northern Ireland 1981 - Faced with an impossible decision, a conflicted border-town mechanic is forced to make a choice that will change his life forever.

Director: Brian Deane | Stars: Stuart Graham, Janet Moran, Matthew O'Brien, Paddy Rocks

Votes: 21

19. Conversations with Friends (2022)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2022)

TV-MA | 26 min | Drama, Romance

At Melissa's birthday party, Frances finds herself alone with Nick. They can't resist the attraction between them. The next day Frances visits her parents in the country and agonizes over what this turn of events might mean.

Director: Lenny Abrahamson | Stars: Alison Oliver, Sasha Lane, Robert Mitchell, Jemima Kirke

Votes: 240

20. Red Election (2021– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2021)

TV-MA | 45 min | Thriller

MI5 agent Beatrice Ogilvie is warned of an impending terrorist attack. Beatrice suspects that the Danish Secret Service agent Katrine Poulsen is involved and set a trap for her.

Director: Jill Robertson | Stars: Lydia Leonard, Vic Carmen Sonne, Stephen Dillane, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Votes: 68

21. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #32.52 (2021)

30 min | Drama

Carol faces an ultimatum from Liam that could cause devastating consequences for Hayley, while Mondo loses his temper and inadvertently forces Juliet to make a major decision.

Director: Sam Atwell | Stars: Rebecca Grimes, Aisling O'Neill, Ben Condron, Dave Kelly

22. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode dated 29 April 2021 (2021)

30 min | Drama

Nora suspects there is more to Carol and Liam's relationship than meets the eye, Pete gets one over on Vinny, while Juliet is worried James wants more from their arrangement.

Stars: Aisling O'Neill, Ruth Hegarty, Phelim Drew, Adam Karim

23. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode dated 16 May 2021 (2021)

30 min | Drama

As Heather returns to Carrigstown, Bob worries Renee is being over-protective, while Hayley makes a shocking discovery. Mondo tries to mend his relationship with Juliet.

Stars: Ella Barton, Ben Condron, Neilí Conroy, Rory Cowan

24. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode dated 19 May 2021 (2021)

30 min | Drama

Renee feels left out as Heather and Ellie enjoy time together, Juliet discovers she may not be the only woman in James's life, and Hayley is determined to take revenge on Carol.

Director: Eleanor Cunney | Stars: Ella Barton, Ben Condron, Neilí Conroy, Rory Cowan

25. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode dated 23 May 2021 (2021)

30 min | Drama

Ellie makes a surprise announcement, Hayley pleads with Darragh to keep quiet about the break-in, and Juliet makes a decision about her future with James.

Director: Eleanor Cunney | Stars: Aisling O'Neill, Una Crawford O'Brien, Una Kavanagh, Susie Power

26. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #32.65 (2021)

30 min | Drama

Will is warned to expect the worst in his forthcoming court case, Juliet sees a darker side of James, and Ray takes offence when Orla sets new rules in the garage.

Directors: Eamonn Norris, Mark Smyth | Stars: John Cronin, Claire Gavin, Martina Stanley, Sorcha Furlong

27. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #32.66 (2021)

30 min | Drama

Will ropes Phoebe into his plan to target Dolores, while Juliet plays James at his own game and Ray refuses to accept an unsuspecting Orla as his boss.

Director: Eamonn Norris | Stars: Rodrigo Ternevoy, John Cronin, Martina Stanley, Claire Gavin

28. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #32.70 (2021)

30 min | Drama

Will faces Cristiano in court and decides to fight dirty, Juliet uses Alex to make James pay for not respecting her. and Orla feels Wayne is using Ray and Doug to undermine her.

Director: Sam Atwell | Stars: Amy Kirwan, Maclean Burke, John Cronin, Sorcha Furlong

29. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.81 (2022)

Drama

Hayley confronts Anto, while Simon enlists an unsuspecting Tommy to help him with his rodent problem, and Damien turns to James for financial advice.

Director: Audrey O'Reilly | Stars: Rebecca Grimes, Neilí Conroy, Paul Ronan, Michael Sheehan

30. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.87 (2022)

Drama

Damien persuades Mairead to go through with the investment despite her concerns that James is not being straight with them, while Anto and Sharon hide their financial struggles.

Director: Mark Smyth | Stars: Maclean Burke, Amy Kirwan, Matthew O'Brien, Paul Ronan

31. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.88 (2022)

Drama

Maxine outs James's dodgy dealings to Mairead and Damien. Sharon and Hayley force Anto to accept their help to stop his gambling, but he struggles to admit he has a problem. Simon fails to get Anna on board for the new house.

Director: Mark Smyth | Stars: Maclean Burke, Paul Ronan, Neilí Conroy, Amy Kirwan

32. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.77 (2022)

Drama

Sharon's world is rocked when she discovers Anto's been keeping a shocking secret. Damien's solution to a work problem doesn't go down well with James. A new face in Carrigstown finds a friend in Dean.

Director: Alan Wareing | Stars: Neilí Conroy, Paul Ronan, Aisling O'Neill, Maclean Burke

33. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.80 (2022)

Drama

Damien is worried when Maxine delivers a warning about James. Simon realises that Paul's objections mask his worries about Ruth, while Hayley discovers that Anto has been telling her a huge lie.

Director: Alan Wareing | Stars: Rebecca Grimes, Aisling O'Neill, Paul Ronan, Maclean Burke

34. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.99 (2022)

Drama

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Stars: Adam Weafer, Matthew O'Brien, Rachel Pilkington, Geoff Minogue

35. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.100 (2022)

Drama

Carol finds her mojo again, while Cian and Tommy get the knives out and Dearbhla makes a surprising new friend.

Director: Eleanor Cunney | Stars: Maria Oxley Boardman, Rebecca Grimes, Joe Hanley, Ruth Hegarty

36. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.101 (2022)

Drama

Jane's hopes of romance with James are cruelly dashed, Anto convinces a hopeful Sharon that he has his addiction under control, and Erica senses romance blossoming between Jon and Hayley.

Director: Miguel Guerreiro | Stars: Rachel Pilkington, Lauren Kinsella, Matthew O'Brien, Paul Ronan

37. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.102 (2022)

Drama

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Director: Miguel Guerreiro | Stars: Matthew O'Brien, Adam Weafer, Paul Ronan, Maclean Burke

38. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.103 (2022)

Drama

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Director: Miguel Guerreiro | Stars: Matthew O'Brien, Adam Weafer, Lauren Kinsella, Paul Ronan

39. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.104 (2022)

Drama

Jane is gobsmacked when James agrees to pay his blackmailer, Hayley tries to convince Sharon that Anto is up to his old tricks, and Dearbhla has high hopes for her night out with Jon.

Director: Miguel Guerreiro | Stars: Ella Barton, Maria Oxley Boardman, Neilí Conroy, Wesley Doyle

40. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.105 (2022)

Drama

Sharon is devastated when she realises the shocking truth about Anto, James sets a trap for Damien, and Nora unintentionally feeds Erica's terror of giving birth.

Director: Alan Wareing | Stars: Ella Barton, Maclean Burke, Neilí Conroy, Rebecca Grimes

41. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.107 (2022)

Drama

Erica goes into labour ahead of schedule, Damien turns the tables on James, and Hayley's concerns about Jon prove correct.

Stars: Maria Oxley Boardman, Maclean Burke, Neilí Conroy, Rebecca Grimes

42. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.90 (2022)

Drama

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Stars: Maclean Burke, Michael Sheehan, Matthew O'Brien, Amy Kirwan

43. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.91 (2022)

Drama

Damien feels caught in the middle when James encounters some unhappy locals in Leo and Ray. Anna, Maria and Simon have fun moving into Halpins'. Cass considers an application for a female chair of the community centre board.

Director: Megan K. Fox | Stars: Matthew O'Brien, Maclean Burke, Michael Sheehan, Tony Tormey

44. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.94 (2022)

Drama

Mairead becomes suspicious of James and takes matters into her own hands, and Ray is oblivious when his new neighbours play a prank. Meanwhile, Pete and Renee go head-to-head.

Director: Suri Grennell | Stars: Maclean Burke, Wren Dennehy, Dave Duffy, Aisling Kearns

45. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.95 (2022)

Drama

Damien and Mairead are shocked as James's dirty tricks escalate, while post-election resentments erupt between Pete and Renee. Simon's practical joke results in friction with the neighbours.

Director: Suri Grennell | Stars: Maclean Burke, Una Crawford O'Brien, Wren Dennehy, Dave Duffy

46. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.93 (2022)

Drama

James receives bad news, Ray's efforts to communicate with his new young neighbours is met with amusement, while a casual remark from Pete lands him in hot water with Renee.

Director: Suri Grennell | Stars: Matthew O'Brien, Maclean Burke, Liam Carney, Una Crawford O'Brien

47. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.92 (2022)

Drama

Damien urges Bob to canvass support for the development, while Dean is caught in the middle when Leo and Ray complain about their new neighbours.

Director: Megan K. Fox | Stars: Maclean Burke, Mick Nolan, Rory Cowan, Wren Dennehy

48. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.113 (2022)

Drama

As they bring their baby home, Doug implores Erica to let the past go. Anto grows hopeful when he and Sharon manage to have a civilised talk, and Mairead warns Damien not to sabotage the building project.

Stars: Maclean Burke, Neilí Conroy, Wesley Doyle, Dave Duffy

49. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.118 (2022)

Drama

Sharon's devastated when Anto's lies land him in hospital, Mondo prepares a romantic gesture for Melanie's return, and Damien wonders how far a pressured James is prepared to go.

Director: Rupert Such | Stars: Ella Barton, Maria Oxley Boardman, Maclean Burke, Neilí Conroy

50. Fair City (1989– )
Episode: Episode #33.120 (2022)

Drama

Melanie's return didn't go as Mondo expected, James is shell-shocked when an unexpected visitor turns up on site, while Hayley puts pressure on Anto to make the right decision about his future.

Director: Rupert Such | Stars: Ella Barton, Maria Oxley Boardman, Maclean Burke, Liam Carney