In uncertain times viewers often turn to reassuring television, and Acorn TV is benefiting from that trend.
The streamer, part of the AMC Networks family and known for its roster of British and international dramas, has built a loyal audience with series that balance intrigue and warmth.
Acorn TV’s Popular Series and New Releases
Alongside long-running favourites such as Doc Martin, Acorn’s catalogue includes Jane Seymour’s cosy detective show Harry Wild and the newly released Irish Blood starring Alicia Silverstone. The latter follows LA divorce lawyer Fiona Sharpe, who, after receiving a cryptic package from her estranged father, travels to Ireland to probe her family’s past and soon becomes enmeshed in secrets and peril.
Director Molly McGlynn’s Insights
Director Molly McGlynn, who helmed the first two episodes, told HELLO! at the Televerse Festival in Los Angeles that audiences are gravitating toward mysteries that feel engaging without being emotionally overwhelming. She said viewers want depth but not relentless heaviness, and that Acorn’s programming offers that middle ground — appealing, thoughtful and ultimately comforting.