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What is KPop Demon Hunters, and why is everyone talking about it?

Of all the unexpected earworms of 2025, a song sung by a bunch of demons masquerading as a K-Pop boyband plotting to steal the souls of their fans was probably one of the most unlikely.

Animation • 02 Sep

Director Neasa Hardiman on making Untamed for Netflix

The Irish writer-director talks to Brendan Courtney about directing the number one show on Netflix, Untamed and about her remarkable career - which started in RTÉ.

Highlights • 25 Jul

5 essential Irish films to watch on Netflix

Updated: If you're in the mood for some of the finest Irish cinema of recent years, then you'll find that Netflix has a surprisingly generous selection of quality homegrown fare.

Film • 15 Aug 22

Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre feature in essential Netflix Original The Defiant Ones

5 Netflix Original films you have to see

There's no question that Netflix is fast becoming a major player in the movie world - we've chosen five Netflix Originals films that may have hitherto escaped your attention..

Film • 12 Aug 22

Enter The Sandman - Netflix's epic comic book adaptation reviewed

RTÉ Arena • 11 Aug 22

Norm McDonald's last laugh - RTÉ Arena on a comedy legend

RTÉ Arena • 08 Jun 22

Russian Doll - RTÉ Arena on the return of Netflix's mind-bender

RTÉ Arena • 25 Apr 22

RTÉ Arena on the return of Bridgerton

RTÉ Arena • 29 Mar 22

5 comedies to watch on Netflix - because you need a laugh

Comedy • 14 Mar 22

How Kanye West changed the game

Music • 19 Feb 22

Arcane - how a video game phenomenon became a Netflix smash

Gaming • 19 Nov 21

5 Netflix Original series you may have missed

Netflix may be firmly established as one of the big boys in the TV and movie world, but it's all too easy to overlook some of its gems in favour of the 'big gun' series like Orange is the New Black, Stranger Things, House of Cards, The Crown, et al.

Netflix • 11 Aug 22

Behind Her Eyes - RTÉ Arena on the latest Netflix must-see

What starts as an unconventional love triangle soon becomes a dark, psychological tale of suspense in Behind Her Eyes, the new Neflix mini-series starring Dubliner Eve Hewson and based on the 2017 bestselling thriller by Sarah Pinborough

RTÉ Arena • 17 Feb 21

Barry Keoghan and Cosmo Jarvis star in Calm With Horses

5 more essential Irish films to watch on Netflix

The best of Irish cinema available now on Netflix.....

Film • 12 Jan 21

Bingeworthy - the best TV shows of 2020

While this year has kept us inside more than ever, it has also provided the ideal opportunity to catch up on all of the great television series that have been released.

Culture • 08 Jan 21

'Tis the season! What's new on Netflix this December

In the blink of an eye, the Christmas season is upon us and 2020 draws to a close. While this year has been full of highs and lows, Netflix are finishing it out with a bang with several stellar new releases

Arts and Culture • 30 Nov 20

French cinema, disco & God - this week's cultural musts

What to watch, listen to and read this week, brought to you by RTÉ Culture....

Arts and Culture • 12 Nov 20

The Crown must always win - what's streaming this month

If you are looking for something to keep you occupied throughout Level 5 restrictions, here are some of the biggest new releases across streaming platforms for the month, brought to you by RTÉ Culture.

Streaming • 09 Nov 20

From Dead Still to Twilight Together - the week's cultural musts

What to watch, listen to and read this week, brought to you by RTÉ Culture...

Cultural Recommendations • 05 Nov 20

RTÉ Arena on the evolution of the teen drama

They started as escapist fantasies but have become something more hard-hitting and gritty...

RTÉ Arena • 19 Oct 20

Boo! Netflix recommendations for Halloween

With the spooky season upon us, Netflix has provided a number of films and tv shows, both old and new, to help us get into the Halloween spirit.

Film • 07 Oct 22

5 Best Animated Shows for Kids on Netflix

It's been a trying year for us all, but it's been even more of a hardship for the parents of small children who simply cannot stand another second of Peppa Pig...

Netflix • 07 Sep 20

Once you've seen 'Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened', you will never forget this man.

Loved Tiger King? 5 more crazy documentaries on Netflix

If you loved Tiger King, there are other documentaries available on Netflix to sate your appetite for off-the-wall stories that take you to unexpected places..

Documentaries • 10 Jun 21

Watch: De Niro, Pacino, Pesci & Scorsese talk The Irishman

The most eagerly anticipated movie of 2019 has landed - Martin Scorsese's The Irishman received its World Premiere over the weekend, and the initial response has been, well, nigh upon euphoric.

Film • 30 Sep 19

The ensemble cast of Netflix's Orange Is The New Black

How Orange Is The New Black changed TV forever

As its seventh and final series hits Netflix, it's worth remembering that when Orange Is The New Black first aired back in 2013, it was a gamechanger.

Television • 31 Jul 19