Alicia Silverstone’s Irish Blood renewed for Season 2 by Acorn TV

Acorn TV has officially renewed Irish Blood for a second season after the breakout popularity of its debut run. The six-episode series, led by Alicia Silverstone, has rapidly become the platform’s most successful original production to date.

Season One

The first season of Irish Blood follows Fiona Fox (Silverstone), “whose path in life is earmarked by her father, who abandoned her and her mother on her tenth birthday,” according to the official logline. “When a message from her father sends her to Ireland, she begins to learn key truths about her father and uncovering the mystery of a family that doesn’t know she exists. As Fiona starts to uncover the full truth about her father, she finds herself reconnecting with the parent she only thought she knew.”

Ensemble Cast

Including Silverstone, Season 1 featured James O’Mara (The Man in the High Castle), Wendy Crewson (We Were Liars), Dearbhla Molloy (Wild Mountain Thyme), Simone Kirby (His Dark Materials), Ruth Codd (How to Train Your Dragon), and Leonardo Taiwo (Wheel of Time).

Alicia Silverstone on the Renewal

Mentioning the renewal of the news, Silverstone cited, “It means so much to continue this journey with a character I love. Thank you to everyone who’s watched and supported, and to the phenomenal Irish crew and actors who made working there such a joy, and to the entire team across this series. We’re so happy to have found a captive audience who enjoyed the ride from beginning to end.”

AMC Networks’ Statement

Rob Fox, AMC Networks’ EVP of production said: “Thanks to Alicia Silverstone and everything she has brought to this series, both as a star and executive producer, from the moment it was just an idea all the way to it becoming the most successful series in the history of Acorn TV. Thanks also to our entire cast, writers, producers and partners at Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures for everything that went into a remarkable first season of Irish Blood. Acorn TV is the best streaming service in the world for thrilling crime dramas and brilliant mysteries. We are so grateful for the way our subscribers have embraced this series and can’t wait to get started on season two.”

Production Team

Irish Blood is executive produced by Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Paul Donovan, Ailish McElmeel, Christina Ray, Aaron Martin, Silverstone, and Molly McGlynn, who also directed Season 1. The show is produced by Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures, in partnership with AMC Studios and Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, with support from the Irish Film Industry’s incentive programs, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and Ontario Creates. AMC Studios manages worldwide distribution.

FAQs:

Q1. What is Irish Blood drama about?
The series focuses on Fiona Fox (Alicia Silverstone) as she uncovers long-hidden family truths after getting a text from her estranged father.

Q2. Who stars in Irish Blood?
Alicia Silverstone, James O’Mara, Wendy Crewson, Dearbhla Molloy, Simone Kirby, Ruth Codd, and Leonardo Taiwo.