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Irish Independent
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming picks: The Moors Murders, Valkyrie and Miley Cyrus
The Moors Murders: A Search for Justice BBC Two, 9pm Six decades on from the child murders that shocked Britain, this documentary sheds new light on the crimes of notorious serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Destination X Destination X BBC One, 9pm Move over Race Across the World , there's a new reality travel competition on the block. Rob Brydon is our guide, while the competitors set out on the road trip of a lifetime — the catch is, they have no idea where they are, and must work it out from the clues they find en route. Pray for Our Sinners RTÉ One, 9.35pm Acclaimed feature-length documentary in which journalist and film-maker Sinéad O'Shea returns to her hometown of Navan to meet those who felt compelled to stand up against the Catholic Church and its approach to women and children. Valkyrie Valkyrie RTÉ2, 9pm Tom Cruise (above, with Carice van Houten) stars in this wartime thriller. He plays Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, the German officer instrumental in the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944. The all-star supporting cast includes Kenneth Branagh and Bill Nighy. Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful Disney+, streaming now Are you over all the shark stuff (if you're not, Sharks Gone Viral is Disney+'s latest shark offering)? Then consider watching Miley as she dives back into her Disney roots with this fantastical pop opera featuring 13 original songs and a purportedly dazzling visual album. It's the closest you'll get to seeing her live given her well-documented dislike of touring. Shiny Happy People: The Teenage Holy War Shiny Happy People: The Teenage Holy War Prime Video, streaming now 'How do you know you're in a cult if it's your normal?' For most under the power of leader Ron Luce, believing you were meant to die a teen martyr for Christ was normal... It would appear there was so much for the Teen Mania Ministries escapees to unpack of their time at the church that Emmy-winning filmmakers Nicole Newnham and Cori Shepherd are back with a second season. They continue to focus on America's largest youth ministry, which attracted millions through wildly popular stadium shows known as 'Acquire the Fire'. Packed with Millennial-era energy and copious levels of cringe, the series captures massive crowds of teens swept up in fervent religious concerts, purity pledges, and missionary zeal — when all most of them needed was a decent regular rave to attend. Beneath the polished youth group image, it reveals rigid spiritual training, theatrical indoctrination, and emotional manipulation orchestrated by Luce. My Melody & Kuromi My Melody & Kuromi Netflix, streaming now Fellow Sanrio fans, rejoice! In this charming stop-motion series, celebrating their respective birthdays, (cooler) younger sister Kuromi hunts for My Melody's cake secret, triggering sweet chaos in Mariland. If you can't handle the kawaii burblings, consider watching on mute; it's worth it for the animation. A Normal Woman Netflix, streaming now A socialite's life unravels when a mysterious illness — and her family's disbelief (and latent misogyny) — push her to sabotage her perfect facade and uncover a darker, truer self. Happy Gilmore 2 Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix, streaming now Yay, 1990s nostalgia! Can you believe it took only three decades for a sequel to this Adam Sandler vehicle? That's either an exceedingly good or a not-so-good sign. It was also released straight to Netflix. Take from that what you will. Hitmakers Netflix, streaming now Twelve top songwriters and producers come together at high-stakes music camps to create hits for stars like John Legend, Shaboozey, and Lisa of Blackpink — revealing the creative tension and breakthroughs behind the music-making process (for humans). Trigger Trigger Netflix, streaming now This week's K-drama features the rising threat of illegal firearms and shootings; an unsettling shift in South Korea's typically gun-free landscape. TheFacebook Honeytrap: Catching a Killer Prime Video, streaming now A woman grappling with chronic illness helps track down her aunt's murderer from 6,000 miles away. How? By using fake profiles, unseen messages, and sheer determination, all from her couch in the UK. For yet more true crime on Prime, there's A Killer's Confession (Christopher Halliwell's, to be precise).
Irish Independent
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Trigger, Annie and 1,000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story
Bake Off: The Professionals Channel 4, 8pm After nine weeks of competition, it all comes down to this — the grand final. The first challenge set by judges Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin involves creating a patisserie window display with the power to go viral. After that, the teams must create a train-themed banquet. Insomnia RTÉ2, 9.50pm Gripping thriller adapted for the screen by Sarah Pinborough from her own novel. Vicky McClure plays Emma, a successful lawyer, wife and mother who, as she approaches her 40th birthday, investigates her past after suffering the same mental health issues that dogged her mum. Documentary following the adult content creator after the announcement she had slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours in January 2025 led to her ban from OnlyFans. Is she dangerously pandering to male fantasies, or an empowered sex-positive entrepreneur having the last laugh? 1923 RTÉ One, 10.35pm While Spencer and Alexandra begin their long journey back to Montana, Banner and Whitfield plot their next move. Annie Film4, 11am The best version of the beloved musical stars Aileen Quinn as the titular orphan who wins the paternal love of a tough billionaire. However, someone wants to stop them living happily ever after... Albert Finney and Carol Burnett also appear. Shiny Happy People: The Teenage Holy War Prime Video, streaming now 'How do you know you're in a cult if it's your normal?' For most under the power of leader Ron Luce, believing you were meant to die a teen martyr for Christ was normal... It would appear there was so much for the Teen Mania Ministries escapees to unpack of their time at the church that Emmy-winning filmmakers Nicole Newnham and Cori Shepherd are back with a second season. They continue to focus on America's largest youth ministry, which attracted millions through wildly popular stadium shows known as 'Acquire the Fire'. Packed with Millennial-era energy and copious levels of cringe, the series captures massive crowds of teens swept up in fervent religious concerts, purity pledges, and missionary zeal — when all most of them needed was a decent regular rave to attend. Beneath the polished youth group image, it reveals rigid spiritual training, theatrical indoctrination, and emotional manipulation orchestrated by Luce. My Melody & Kuromi Netflix, streaming now Fellow Sanrio fans, rejoice! In this charming stop-motion series, celebrating their respective birthdays, (cooler) younger sister Kuromi hunts for My Melody's cake secret, triggering sweet chaos in Mariland. If you can't handle the kawaii burblings, consider watching on mute; it's worth it for the animation. A Normal Woman Netflix, streaming now A socialite's life unravels when a mysterious illness — and her family's disbelief (and latent misogyny) — push her to sabotage her perfect facade and uncover a darker, truer self. Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix, streaming now Yay, 1990s nostalgia! Can you believe it took only three decades for a sequel to this Adam Sandler vehicle? That's either an exceedingly good or a not-so-good sign. It was also released straight to Netflix. Take from that what you will. Hitmakers Netflix, streaming now Twelve top songwriters and producers come together at high-stakes music camps to create hits for stars like John Legend, Shaboozey, and Lisa of Blackpink — revealing the creative tension and breakthroughs behind the music-making process (for humans). Trigger Netflix, streaming now This week's K-drama features the rising threat of illegal firearms and shootings; an unsettling shift in South Korea's typically gun-free landscape. The Facebook Honeytrap: Catching a Killer Prime Video, streaming now A woman grappling with chronic illness helps track down her aunt's murderer from 6,000 miles away. How? By using fake profiles, unseen messages, and sheer determination, all from her couch in the UK. For yet more true crime on Prime, there's A Killer's Confession (Christopher Halliwell's, to be precise).
