There are tonnes of great Irish-led new TV shows and films on the way and up there at the top of our can’t wait to watch list is Bad Bridgets.

Based on a book by historians Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick, Bad Bridgets follows a young Irish woman who seizes a chance to flee to 19th‑century New York, only to be swept into the chaotic world of the Bridgets — where trouble seems to rise wherever she goes.

We already knew Alison Oliver and Emilia Jones would be leading the Netflix production, and now we know who’ll be starring alongside them – and it’s a great roster of Irish stars!

Netflix has stacked Bad Bridgets with Irish talent, confirming Colin Farrell, Domhnall Gleeson, Niamh Algar and Simone Kirby as production kicks off in Ireland this July.

The series is led by Rich Peppiatt, the BAFTA‑winning filmmaker behind Kneecap, marking his next major Irish production.

Peppiatt brings that same sharp, rebellious energy to Bad Bridgets, steering a story rooted in Irish women’s history and set against the grit of 19th‑century New York.

His return to shoot in Ireland and Northern Ireland marks a major homecoming for one of the country’s most exciting filmmakers.

Alongside the Irish leads, the production is backed by an award‑winning creative team, including BAFTA‑winning cinematographer Ryan Kernaghan, Oscar and BAFTA‑winning production designer James Price, and acclaimed costume designer from Frankenstein, Kate Hawley.

Alongside our homegrown stars, a huge ensemble of household names in the industry also join the cast, including Steve Coogan, Charlie Heaton, and Himesh Patel.

The series traces its roots back to the research behind Bad Bridget, the book by historians Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick, whose work uncovered the real lives of Irish women who emigrated to 19th‑century America.

Developed with support from Queen’s University Belfast and produced with backing from Northern Ireland Screen, the project brings that academic foundation onto the screen for the first time, anchoring the drama in authentic Irish history.

This show is added to our watchlist; we’re all eagerly anticipating seeing this Irish story brought to life on screen.