TV for the week ahead: Succession returns for a final season
Kenneth Fox
There is plenty to watch on the TV this weekend with a plethora of different TV shows and movies on offer.
There are also some gems on streaming services this week as well with the return of Succession.
Here is what to watch on TV this week:
Saturday, March 25th
Johnny English Reborn, RTÉ One, 7:05pm
Magpie Murders, BBC One, 9.15pm
Actually, BBC Four viewers have witnessed more than their fair share of unlawful deaths over the years thanks to its 9pm imported crime slot, but such events are rarer on sister channel BBC One.
However, we’ll see at least one when Magpie Murders makes its debut this weekend. If the title sounds familiar, it’s because the series was originally made for the streaming service BritBox, but proved so popular, the Beeb decided to bring it to traditional TV as well.
“I’m very happy that Magpie Murders is going to be shown on BBC – its natural home,” claims Anthony Horowitz, who wrote the series of novels that inspired it before adapting the first one for the small screen. “I had such fun writing the scripts and they’ve been brought to life by a brilliant director and cast.”
It was no doubt the strength of the screenplay – not to mention Horowitz’s reputation following his work on Foyle’s War and Midsomer Murders, as well as his successful literary career – that attracted that ‘brilliant director’ (Peter Cattaneo of The Full Monty fame) and cast.
Graham Norton Show, Virgin Media One, 10:30pm
Gogglebox Ireland, Virgin Media Two, 10:30pm
Gamenight, BBC One, 10:35pm
Sunday, March 26th
Fiddler on the Roof, RTÉ One, 2:15pm
DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland, RTÉ One, 6:30pm
Bear Grylls Meets President Zelenskyy, RTÉ One, 8:30pm
Kin, RTÉ One, 9:30pm
Monday, March 27th
Succession, Sky Atlantic or Now TV
Smash hit TV show Succession returns for its fourth and final season. While it will be broadcast on HBO on Sunday March, 26th, viewers in Ireland can catch the first episode on Monday.
After unsuccessfully trying to unseat their chief executive father Logan (Brian Cox), the Roy children — Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) — are now working together, and still looking to get one over their old man. With big takeover deals looming, who will come out on top?
One thing is for sure, family drama will be front and centre in the final season of the show.
CrimeCall, RTÉ One, 9:35pm
The Tonight Show, Virgin Media One, 10pm
Upfront with Kate Hannon, RTÉ One, 10:35pm
Tuesday, March 28th
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, RTÉ Two, 9pm
Prime Time. RTÉ One, 9:30pm
Wednesday, March 29th
Food Matters, RTÉ One, 8:30pm
Davy's Toughest Team, RTÉ One, 9:35pm
Thursday, March 30th
A Quiet Place Part II, Netflix
How to Be Good with Money, RTÉ One, 8pm
DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland, RTÉ Two 8pm
Gordon Ramsay on Cocaine, Virgin Media Two, 9pm
Friday, March 31st
Murder Mystery 2, Netflix
The Vow, RTÉ Two, 10pm
A woman wakes up after a car crash with no memory of her husband, who tries to get her to fall in love with him again. Romantic drama starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum.