24 Of The Best Series On Netflix Ireland (Mar 2024)

If you’re looking for the best series on Netflix Ireland, you’ll find a heap of them below.

I’ve watched my fair share of good series on Netflix Ireland these last few months and more than my fair share of crap ones!

In this guide, I’ll give you a quick insight into my favourites along with their Rotten Tomatoes score.

The best series on Netflix Ireland

Below, you’ll find everything from dark dramas and comedies to a handful of Irish shows on Netflix, like Derry Girls.

There’s series that have been recently added (generally the ones at the top) along with some older shows that are well worth a watch.

1. The Fall of the House of Usher (90% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“The Fall of the House of Usher” is one of the strangest shows on Netflix Ireland that I’ve watched in recent years, but it was very addictive.

This is a gothic horror drama that tells the story of the wealthy Usher family who own Fortunato Pharmaceuticals.

Loosely inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, the show sees a brother and sister at the helm of a business empire. However, things start to fall apart when their heirs start to get ‘taken out’ in horrendous circumstances.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Gothic Horror Drama
• Release date: October 2023
• Starring: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell and Henry Thomas
• Plot in a nutshell: Ambitious siblings build a family dynasty only for it to crumble as their heirs begin to pass in very strange circumstances

2. Still Game (95% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“Still Game” is a heartwarming (and very funny!) Scottish sitcom that delves into the everyday lives of pals Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade, two aul lads living in Craiglang, a fictional suburb in Glasgow.

Two widowers, the show follows Jack and Victor and a host of their elderly friends as they battle everyday challenges, get into heated exchanges in the pub and cause plenty of mischief.

Although it isn’t quite “Only Fools and Horses” standard, if you’re looking for something that’s easy-to-watch and humorous, this is one of the best shows on Netflix Ireland.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Comedy
• Release date: September 2002
• Starring: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Paul Riley
• Plot in a nutshell: A humorous and poignant look at the lives of two elderly friends in Glasgow as they get up to all kinds of trouble

3. Fisk (98% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“Fisk” is an Australian comedy that centres around the character Helen Tudor-Fisk – a high-end contracts lawyer who’s on the back of a personal and professional downfall.

She finds herself working at a modest, suburban law firm that specialises in wills and probate.

Initially, Helen thinks that working with deceased clients would spare her from ‘people issues’, however, she couldn’t be more wrong.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Comedy
• Release date: March 2021
• Starring: Kitty Flanagan
• Plot in a nutshell: A high-end contracts lawyer moves to a suburban law firm handling wills and finding humour in unexpected challenges

4. Arcane (100% on Rotten Tomatoes)

There are plenty of animated series on Netflix Ireland, but few pack a punch or have rave reviews like “Arcane”, which is set in the universe from “League of Legends”.

The story takes place in the twin cities of Piltover, a utopian realm, and Zaun, its oppressed underground counterpart and it follows sisters Vi and Jinx.

The duo are on either side of a conflict that’s set to boil over. Hit play about to see more.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Animated Action-Adventure
• Release date: November 2021
• Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Kevin Alejandro and Jason Spisak
• Plot in a nutshell: In a fictional universe, two sisters find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict in a world where magic and technology clash

5. Marcella (70% on Rotten Tomatoes)

The show follows Marcella Backland, a former detective with the London Metropolitan Police Service as she rejoins the force, arguably long before she is fit to do so.

Marcella not only battles complex criminal cases but also grapples with marriage woes, tragic loss, and memory blackouts.

If you’re looking for a good series on Netflix Ireland that’s easy to watch, albeit dark, this is worth considering.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Crime Drama/Mystery
• Release date: April 2016
• Starring: Anna Friel, Ray Panthaki and Nicholas Pinnock
• Plot in a nutshell: A former London detective rejoins the force amidst personal turmoil, tackling cases that resonate with her own life’s mysteries

6. Bodyguard (93% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“Bodyguard” is a British political thriller that follows the day-to-day of Police Sergeant David Budd – a troubled veteran suffering from PTSD.

Budd works for the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London’s Metropolitan Police Service. The plot thickens as he is assigned to protect the Home Secretary Julia Montague.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Political Thriller/Drama
• Release date: 2018
• Starring: Richard Madden, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin and Ash Tandon
• Plot in a nutshell: A war veteran-turned-police sergeant is tasked with protecting a controversial politician, creating a web of complex relationships and political intrigue

7. Informer (80% on Rotten Tomatoes)

If you’re looking for something you can binge in a day or two, “Informer” is arguably one of the best series on Netflix Ireland. This is a crime drama that follows Raza.

Raza gets coerced into becoming an informer for the a specialist unit in the Police, a role that sees him attempt to balance his civilian life with the demands of being a police informer.

This intense drama navigates through the grey areas of morality within the realms of national security and personal liberty​​​​.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Crime Drama
• Release date: October 2018
• Starring: Paddy Considine, Bel Powley, Nabhaan Rizwan and Jessica Raine
• Plot in a nutshell: A young man in London is coerced into working as an informer for a specialist Police unit, leading him into a perilous world
• Related read: Check out our guide to the best Irish movies on Netflix

8. Derry Girls (99% on Rotten Tomatoes)

Derry Girls is one of the best-reviewed Irish series on Netflix. The Rotten Tomatoes review score at the time of writing is 99%.

Created and written by Lisa McGee, the series draws inspiration from McGee’s own teenage years in Derry, Northern Ireland, during the 1990s and the final years of “The Troubles.”

The show follows the turbulent lives of five teenagers – Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and James as they get caught up in mischief.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Comedy
• Release date: January 2018
• Starring: Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn
• Plot in a nutshell: Five teenagers navigate their youth amid the political turmoil of 1990s Northern Ireland, blending humor with the realities of growing up during “The Troubles.”

9. A Nearly Normal Family (80% on Rotten Tomatoes)

I tend to avoid shows on Netflix Ireland that are dubbed or subbed, but I found this one intriguing enough to make me overlook the subtitles.

This is a Swedish drama that follows the story of a seemingly ordinary family whose life is upended following the passing of 32-year-old entrepreneur Christoffer “Chris” Olsen.

The show follows the family as they navigate the aftermath of the incident, revealing the extraordinary lengths they are willing to go to protect one another.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Drama
• Release date: November 2023
• Starring: Björn Bengtsson, Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors and Lo Kauppi
• Plot in a nutshell: The life of a normal family is thrown into chaos following an incident, revealing their hidden depths and desperate measures to protect each other

10. Money Heist (94% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“Money Heist” is a Spanish heist crime drama that follows two meticulously planned heists led by the enigmatic “Professor.”

The heists, one on the Royal Mint of Spain and the other on the Bank of Spain, are told from the perspective of Tokyo, one of the robbers.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Heist/Crime Drama
• Release date: May 2017
• Starring: Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte and Itziar Ituño
• Plot in a nutshell: An enigmatic figure known as the Professor orchestrates two elaborate heists

11. The Diplomat (83% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“The Diplomat” follows Kate Wyler, a newly appointed U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom who finds herself navigating a complex web of international crises.

Amidst the tensions of an impending world conflict, Kate must also balance the challenges of her career with personal struggles, including her marriage to Hal, played by Rufus Sewell.

“The Diplomat” has been lauded for its engaging narrative and portrayal of diplomatic intricacies in a high-stakes global landscape​​​​​​​​.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Political Thriller
• Release date: April 2023
• Starring: Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell
• Plot in a nutshell: A newly appointed U.S. ambassador to the UK juggles international crises and personal challenges amid looming global tensions

12. Ozark (82% on Rotten Tomatoes)

Ozark is widely regarded as one of the best series on Netflix Ireland for good reason – this is a peach of a show and I’m onto my second run of it at the minute.

The story follows the Byrde family, led by Marty (Jason Bateman) and Wendy (Laura Linney) after a money laundering scheme for a cartel goes ar**ways and they’re forced to relocate to the Ozarks.

There, they face various challenges from local criminals and the Police. Things escalate as Marty begins to expand the business.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Crime Drama/Thriller
• Release date: July 2017
• Starring: Jason Bateman and Laura Linney
• Plot in a nutshell: A married couple involved in money laundering for a cartel move their family to the Lake of the Ozarks

13. You (91% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“You” has been doing the rounds for a while now and it’s based on the books by Caroline Kepnes. The story follows Joe Goldberg.

Joe has a tendency to develop obsessive infatuations with women that, without fail, result in catastrophic events. The first season, set in NYC, catches you hook line and sinker as Joe obsessives over a customer.

If you’re a fan of thrillers and a bit of dark humour, this is one of the more addictive series on Netflix Ireland.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Release date: September 2018
• Starring: Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Luca Padovan, Zach Cherry and Shay Mitchell
• Plot in a nutshell: A bookstore manager becomes obsessively infatuated with women, leading him down a dark path of manipulation and danger

14. The Snow Girl (100% on Rotten Tomatoes)

The Snow Girl is one of those series on Netflix Ireland that was recommended to me several times in the last few days.

This is a Spanish mystery thriller that revolves around the gripping tale of a young journalist, Miren, who is determined to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a child.

Miren’s investigation runs parallel to that of veteran journalist Eduardo and inspector Belén Millán, each unraveling different aspects of the case.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Mystery Thriller
• Release date: January 2023
• Starring: Milena Smit
• Plot in a nutshell: A journalist embarks on a determined quest to find a missing girl, unraveling a web of mystery in a small community

15. The Spy (86% on Rotten Tomatoes)

The Spy is a mini series on Netflix Ireland starring Sacha Baron Cohen from Ali G fame. Eli Cohen is a spy who infiltrates the Syrian government in the 1960s.

It chronicles his double life as a Mossad agent and his efforts to gather crucial intelligence while navigating dangerous situations.

The show explores the moral and emotional dilemmas faced by Eli as he becomes deeply entrenched in a world of espionage, deception, and personal sacrifice.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Drama
• Release date: September 2019
• Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Noah Emmerich and Hadar Ratzon Rotem
• Plot in a nutshell: A spy goes undercover in Syria in the 1960s and rises through the Syrian government ranks

16. The Alienist (77% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“The Alienist” is a psychological thriller set in late 19th-century New York City. It follows Dr. Laszlo Kreizler (Daniel Brühl), a criminal psychologist.

He teams up with newspaper illustrator John Moore (Luke Evans) and Sara Howard (Dakota Fanning), the first female employee at the NYPD, to investigate gruesome incidents.

I really thought I’d hate this one but it was one of the best series on Netflix Ireland that I’ve watched as of late.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Release date: January 2018
• Starring: Daniel Brühl, Luke Evans and Dakota Fanning
• Plot in a nutshell: Follow Dr. Laszlo Kreizler as he and his team investigate gruesome incidents with the help of cutting-edge forensic and psychological methods

17. Pine Gap (67% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“Pine Gap” is a political thriller that delves into the complex world of espionage, intelligence, and international relations.

Set in the secretive Pine Gap facility, a joint Australian-American space surveillance base, the show follows a team of analysts and intelligence officers.

They grapple with high-stakes situations, including global crises, cyber threats, and the tension between their professional duties and personal lives.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Political Thriller
• Release date: October 2018
• Starring: Parker Sawyers, Jacqueline McKenzie and Steve Toussaint
• Plot in a nutshell: The Pine Gap facility is where Australian and American intelligence professionals work together. The series explores the challenges they face

18. Collateral (79% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“Collateral” is a British crime drama that revolves around a single investigation and its far-reaching implications.

The show follows Detective Inspector Kip Glaspie (Carey Mulligan) as she investigates the seemingly unrelated incident involving a pizza delivery man.

This is another good series on Netflix Ireland that’s easy to get into and it delivers its fair share of twists and turns.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Crime Drama 
• Release date: February 2018
• Starring: Carey Mulligan, John Simm and Nicola Walker
• Plot in a nutshell: Detective Inspector Kip Glaspie’s investigates an incident. As the case unfolds, it explores the ripple effects of a single event on an entire community

19. The Law According to Lidia Poët (100% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“The Law According to Lidia Poët” is an Italian series inspired by the life of Lidia Poët, Italy’s first modern female lawyer.

Set in Turin in 1883, it follows Lidia Poët (Matilda De Angelis) after she is disbarred by an appellate court.

Undeterred, Lidia takes on a job at her brother’s law firm and strives to overturn the court’s ruling.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Drama
• Release date: February 2023
• Starring: Matilda De Angelis, Eduardo Scarpetta, Pier Luigi Pasino and Sinéad Thornhill
• Plot in a nutshell: The story portrays the challenges faced by Lidia Poët, Italy’s first female lawyer, who is disbarred by an appellate court

20. Baptiste (86% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“Baptiste” is a British crime series that follows Julien Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo), a retired French detective who is drawn back into the world of crime-solving.

While vacationing in Amsterdam, Baptiste becomes embroiled in a case involving the disappearance woman.

His pursuit of the truth takes him into the dark and dangerous underworld of the city.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Crime Drama
• Release date: February 2019
• Starring: Tchéky Karyo, Tom Hollander and Anastasia Hille
• Plot in a nutshell: Retired French detective Julien Baptiste becomes entangled in a complex case while on vacation in Amsterdam
• Related read: Check out our guide to the best movies on Netflix Ireland

21. Wednesday (72% on Rotten Tomatoes)

This is the last type of series on Netflix Ireland that I ever thought I’d find myself watching, having disliked the original show from back in the day.

“Wednesday” is an American coming-of-age supernatural comedy horror based on Charles Addams’ character, Wednesday Addams.

The story follows Wednesday as she attends Nevermore Academy, a private school for monstrous outcasts, after being expelled from her previous school.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Comedy Horror
• Release date: November 2022
• Starring: Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome and Jamie McShane
• Plot in a nutshell: Expelled from school, Wednesday Addams is enrolled in Nevermore Academy, a school for monstrous outcasts

22. Top Boy (95% on Rotten Tomatoes)

It’s been around a while now, but this is arguably one of the best series on Netflix Ireland that I’ve watched this autumn/winter.

“Top Boy” offers an authentic portrayal of life in East London’s drug-infested neighborhoods. The show explores the gritty world of drug dealers, their criminal activities, and the challenges faced by the residents.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Crime Drama
• Release date: 2011-2023
• Starring: Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson
• Plot in a nutshell: The story delves into the lives of drug dealers, residents, and the criminal underworld in East London

23. The Fall (84% on Rotten Tomatoes)

“The Fall” is a chilling cat-and-mouse drama that follows Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) as she attempts to apprehend Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan) in Belfast.

As Gibson investigates a series of incidents, she becomes increasingly entangled in the mind of the charismatic but deeply disturbed Spector.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Thriller
• Release date: 2013
• Starring:Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, John Lynch and Niamh McGrady
• Plot in a nutshell: The story follows Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson as she investigates a series of brutal incidents committed by the enigmatic Paul Spector

24. Schitt’s Creek (93% on Rotten Tomatoes)

If you’re wondering what to watch on Netflix Ireland tonight that’s easy-going, funny and inoffensive…ish – this is a good shout.

“Schitt’s Creek” is a Canadian sitcom that tells the story of the wealthy Rose family who lose their fortune and are forced to relocate to a rural town they once purchased as a joke.

As the Roses adapt to their new life in Schitt’s Creek, they experience personal growth and form connections with the quirky townspeople, delivering humour and heartwarming moments.

The need-to-knows about the show:

• Genre: Comedy
• Release date: 2015
• Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy
• Plot in a nutshell: Follows the misadventures of the formerly wealthy Rose family who must start anew in the quirky town of Schitt’s Creek after losing their fortune