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1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E3 "So Many Broken Hearts" 8.8

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Twenty-five years on from a peace agreement being reached, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland shares intimate, unheard testimonies from all sides of the conflict.

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Historical Documentary
Conflict & Peace
Personal Testimonies
Political History
Social Impact
Oral History
Trauma & Reconciliation
Human Resilience
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Directors: James Bluemel, Sian McIlwaine
Produced by: Rachel Hooper, Vicky Mitchell, Sian McIlwaine
Music by: Simon Russell

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May 22, 2023 · June 19, 2023 · Ended

First aired: May 22, 2023
Last aired: June 19, 2023
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating: TV-MA
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: German
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 9 countries

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Where can I stream Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland?

In the United States, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland streams on Britbox, BBC Select, Thirteen, and WETA+. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland worth watching?

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 88).

How long does it take to watch Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 62 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Is Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.