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How to Watch Bad Sisters in Ireland
Bad Sisters, the dark comedy-drama created by and starring Sharon Horgan, has become one of the more talked-about Irish-set dramas of recent years. Filmed largely around Dublin and the surrounding coastline, it follows the Garvey sisters as they navigate a death that may not have been entirely accidental. For Irish viewers, there’s an added layer of enjoyment in spotting familiar locations and hearing a genuinely Irish voice come through in the writing and performances.
If you’re trying to work out where to watch it and how to get it set up on your telly, here’s what you need to know.
Where to Watch Bad Sisters
Bad Sisters is an Apple Original series, which means it streams exclusively on Apple TV+. It isn’t available on Netflix, RTÉ Player, or any other Irish broadcaster, so if you’ve been searching your usual apps and coming up empty, that’s expected rather than a fault on your end.
Apple TV+ operates as a standalone subscription streaming service. Pricing has changed a few times since launch, so rather than quote a figure that may be out of date by the time you read this, it’s worth checking the current monthly cost directly on Apple’s own website or within the app before signing up. Apple also periodically offers free trial periods, which are worth looking out for if you just want to catch up on the series without committing long-term.
One thing worth noting: Apple TV+ is a subscription service you sign up for and stream through, separate entirely from any particular piece of hardware. You do not need Apple hardware to watch it — the app is widely available across most modern smart TVs and streaming devices, which makes it fairly flexible if you’re already set up with a different ecosystem at home.
Devices and Apps That Support Apple TV+
The good news is that Apple TV+ has a genuinely broad reach when it comes to device support in Ireland. You don’t need any particular brand of TV or streaming box — the app is available on most of the popular options.
If you’re using a Fire TV Stick, Apple TV+ is available directly from the Amazon Appstore on the device. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is a solid, affordable option if you’re setting up a spare room TV or replacing an older streaming device, and it handles the Apple TV+ app smoothly alongside everything else you’d expect, like Netflix and Prime Video.
Roku devices also support Apple TV+ natively through the Roku Channel Store. The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is a popular choice in Irish households precisely because its interface is simple and it supports pretty much every major streaming app you’re likely to want, Apple TV+ included.
Google TV devices, including the Google TV Streamer and older Chromecast with Google TV models, also support the Apple TV app directly, with a similar setup process — download from the on-device store, sign in, and you’re ready to go.
If your main viewing setup involves a satellite or digital TV box rather than a dedicated streaming stick, it’s worth checking whether smart apps are supported on that hardware, or whether you’ll need to run a separate streaming device alongside it. Some households pair an HD Satellite Receiver for regular channels with a separate streaming stick for on-demand apps like Apple TV+, which keeps things simple without needing a full smart TV upgrade.
Most modern smart TVs — LG, Samsung, and Sony among them — also have the Apple TV+ app built into their own app stores, so it’s worth checking your TV’s native app menu before buying any additional hardware.
Signing In and Getting Set Up
Once you’ve chosen your device, setup is straightforward: search for “Apple TV+” in the relevant app store, download it, and sign in with your Apple ID. If you don’t already have one, you can create an account for free directly within the app before subscribing.
If you hit an error suggesting the show or the service isn’t available, double-check that your Apple ID’s country/region setting matches Ireland, since this is set at account level and occasionally causes mismatches if an account was originally created elsewhere. Apple’s support pages have a straightforward guide for checking and updating this if needed.
A Quick Note on Confirming Availability
Streaming libraries and exclusivity deals can shift over time, so while Bad Sisters currently sits on Apple TV+, it’s always worth a quick check on the app or the service’s official site if you’re planning a binge, just to confirm the series and its seasons are still listed as expected.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K
A straightforward remote and menu system if you just want to find your show and start watching.
HD Satellite Receiver
A free-to-air HD satellite receiver. It ships tuned to Astra 19.2E, and after a factory reset it can be retuned to Astra 28.2E for free-to-air Irish and UK channels.
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