Acorn TV
Acorn TV is a North American streaming platform specializing in British and Irish crime drama and mysteries, currently riding the record-breaking success of its original series Irish Blood into a second season.
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Irish Blood is the most successful series in Acorn TV history, ranking No. 1 in both viewership and subscriber acquisition, and the platform has already greenlit a second season.
Acorn TV has staked out a clear identity as a destination streamer for British and Irish crime drama and mysteries, positioning itself publicly as "the best streaming service in the world for thrilling crime dramas and brilliant mysteries." That positioning is not merely marketing language; it is backed by a commissioning strategy that prioritizes hour-long episodic detective drama, often adapted from bestselling novels, with multiple cases per season. The platform operates across the US, Canada, and UK, and its originals are structured to travel across those territories through studio distribution partnerships.
The platform's most visible recent move is the renewal of Irish Blood for a second season of six hour-long episodes, set and produced in Ireland. Irish Blood, produced by Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures in association with AMC Studios and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, became the most successful series in Acorn TV history, ranking No. 1 in both viewership and subscriber acquisition based on the first three weeks of US viewership. The production model reflects Acorn TV's broader pattern: co-productions with established indie producers, backed by national and regional production incentives (in this case Irish and Canadian), with worldwide distribution rights held by a major studio partner such as AMC Studios. Budget terms on recent deals have not been publicly disclosed.
Access to Acorn TV's commissioning team is almost exclusively through established representation or existing production relationships. The platform tracks a meaningful number of decision makers internally, but unsolicited submissions are not a standard pathway. Producers with projects that fit the crime-drama and mystery mandate are best positioned by approaching through a literary manager, agent, or co-production partner with an existing Acorn TV relationship.
Irish Blood Season 2
Irish Blood is the most successful series in Acorn TV history, ranking No. 1 in both viewership and subscriber acquisition, and the platform has already greenlit a second season.
Acorn TV has staked out a clear identity as a destination streamer for British and Irish crime drama and mysteries, positioning itself publicly as "the best streaming service in the world for thrilling crime dramas and brilliant mysteries." That positioning is not merely marketing language; it is backed by a commissioning strategy that prioritizes hour-long episodic detective drama, often adapted from bestselling novels, with multiple cases per season. The platform operates across the US, Canada, and UK, and its originals are structured to travel across those territories through studio distribution partnerships.
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Does Acorn TV accept unsolicited scripts?
Acorn TV does not have a public open-submission policy. Like most streaming platforms operating at its level, the commissioning process is relationship-driven. Unsolicited scripts sent cold are unlikely to receive a response. Writers and producers are strongly advised to secure representation or attach a production company with an existing Acorn TV relationship before approaching the platform with a project.
How does Acorn TV commission original content?
Acorn TV commissions originals through co-production arrangements with established independent production companies. Irish Blood, for example, was produced by Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures in association with AMC Studios and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, with support from Irish and Canadian production incentives. The platform typically partners with producers who can bring financing, tax credits, and studio distribution to the table, rather than fully financing projects in-house.
What budgets does Acorn TV work with?
Acorn TV has not publicly disclosed budget figures for its original commissions, including Irish Blood. The co-production model the platform favors, combining streamer investment with national production incentives and studio distribution deals, suggests budgets are structured across multiple financing partners rather than funded solely by Acorn TV. Producers should not expect a single-source greenlight; a multi-party financing plan is the norm.
What types of content is Acorn TV looking for right now?
Acorn TV's current mandate centers on British and Irish crime drama and mysteries, specifically hour-long episodic formats with multiple cases per season. The platform has publicly described itself as the leading streaming destination for thrilling crime dramas and brilliant mysteries. Projects adapted from bestselling novels in the genre appear to align well with recent commissioning activity. Content set and produced in the UK, Ireland, or Canada fits the platform's established co-production geography.
How do I get my project in front of Acorn TV?
The most reliable pathway is through a literary agent, manager, or entertainment lawyer with existing relationships at Acorn TV or its studio partner AMC Studios, which holds worldwide distribution rights on at least one major Acorn TV original. Attaching a production company, particularly one with a track record in British or Irish drama and access to relevant production incentives, significantly strengthens a submission's chances of reaching the right decision makers.
Is Acorn TV currently active and acquiring new projects?
Yes. Acorn TV's latest tracked signal is from mid-2026, and the platform renewed Irish Blood for a second season in late 2025, demonstrating active commissioning. ScriptMatch tracks ten decision makers at the platform. Activity metrics show twelve records over the past twelve months. While no new deals have been logged in the most recent 30-to-90-day window, the platform's public statements indicate continued investment in original crime drama and mystery content.
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