The best TV shows to watch this summer on Netflix, Prime, RTÉ and Disney+
Marvel's back with another superhero spin-off while everyone's favourite Korean dystopian horror returns for its finale
The old days when television effectively went into hibernation for the summer months, filling the schedules with repeats, are long gone (more or less).
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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
The best TV shows to watch this summer on Netflix, Prime, RTÉ and Disney+
Marvel's back with another superhero spin-off while everyone's favourite Korean dystopian horror returns for its finale The old days when television effectively went into hibernation for the summer months, filling the schedules with repeats, are long gone (more or less).
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Manny Pacquiao could not stop crying after announcing retirement as legend, 46, prepares for controversial comeback
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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Son Heung-min ‘could LEAVE Tottenham' as club look to cash in for squad transfer overhaul
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