Irish Blood

Ok. I really was not expecting much. To be honest I was expecting to turn it off within 15 minutes. But now I can't wait for the 3rd episode.

The acting is solid enough and the characters are fairly plausible as the character development is moving along.

I think the genre is a bit confused on whether or not it is a drama, a thriller, a comedy or a whodunit. But as long as you go into this movie with not a lot of expectations, I'm pretty sure most people will find this series enjoyable enough to watch to the end.

Alicia Silverstone confidently steps into this layered interesting relatable character. Her talent brings an element of humor and intrigue. An added bonus to see beautiful picturesque Ireland. Great acting by all the actors. I love this new show and am looking forward to watching the rest of the season.

Scenery is great. Wish there was more of Jason O'Meara. (Reboot "Life on Mars"- Irish Edition, please!) The policewoman is hilarious. Only seen the first two episodes - am hoping it gets better.

The dynamics between Silverstone and her new-found family could be intriguing - am looking forward to the third episode.

I'll admit it-I was skeptical. I'm not usually an Acorn Channel devotee (their shows sometimes feel like the "comfort food" aisle of TV). But three episodes into Irish Blood, I'm eating my words.

First of all, it's just flat-out beautiful to see Alicia Silverstone on television. She's always been a movie star in my mind, but here she slips into a series role with this witty, intellectual innocence that somehow carries just the right amount of power. It's intriguing, a little mysterious, and it makes you lean in.

The show itself? Gorgeous. The scenery and cinematography are so thoughtfully done and every frame feels deliberate, like the setting is a character of its own. And the characters are worth watching. The way they interact is layered, subtle, and unfolding in a way that keeps me engaged without being heavy-handed.

It's the kind of series you can sink into: relaxing, engaging, and filled with the sort of clever little details that make you want to hit "next episode." Honestly, it's just plain fun to watch someone you grew up seeing on the big screen reinvent herself in a way that feels fresh and unique.

Bottom line: skeptical me is now invested me. This is a definite watch.

Not sure why people are dissing on Alycia Silverstone other than they expect her to be the cute clueless girl. Guess what people, we age. Her acting style is exactly like Clueless other than the acting personality isn't (drama vs comedy). Watch Clueless again and I think you'll agree.

As for the plot, I have yet to watch a show in the last 10 years that was absolutely original whether it be comedy or SciFi.

Acting is great, writing is ok (I agree that the main character is meant to be smart but puts herself in dumb situations), scenery is beautiful though would love to see more. I always give a show the first three episodes before making a definite decision as the first two most often tend to be slow as to build the characters, but I am giving it a rating now because I'm shocked at people's reviews after just two episodes. I think Alycia Silverstone deserves a chance and I believe (or I hope rather) that we do see more of the characters of her late father and her mother.