Acorn TV offers non-stop mystery, edge-of-your-seat drama and warm-hearted comedy series from Britain and beyond.

ACORN

The state of Ireland and its castles during the 19th and 20th centuries, including the personal, military, social and family stories behind the buildings.

Tales of Irish Castles

End of Empire

Gothic castles include Dublin Castle, Tullynally Castle and Birr Castle -- home of one of the largest telescope in the world; Charleville Castle undergoes re-building with the help of international volunteers.

A Taste for Gothic

Strategic military castles in Limerick, Birr, Kilkenny and Athlone; ruins of Aughrim Castle, the site where the bloodiest battle on Irish soil took place.

A Century of Turmoil

The haunted castle in Leap; the first castle to be besieged by cannon fire in Maynooth; love story of Dunluce and Clonony Castle.

The Fightback

The expansion of the Norman castle building throughout the 13th and 14th centuries.

Don't Mess With a Knight

The political state of Ireland in the 12th century, which led to the invasion of the Normans.

The Normans Are Coming

Watch TV Networks, Shows and Movies | DIRECTV

pageProperties

The latest movies and must watch shows!

referenceIdentity

scrollToTop

tvGuideButtonPanel

Max with DIRECTV

The second season of The House of the Dragon premieres 6/16. Watch on the Max app, HBO Channels or On Demand.

Data/messaging rates may apply for app download/usage. Max subscription required.

Welcome to your ultimate entertainment destination. Watch Special Ops: Lioness and more, all in one network.

Watch exclusive original series and the best of Hollywood with iconic and new blockbusters—uncut and commercial-free.

MGM+ is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lion Corp. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights are the property of their respective owners.

Watch visionary original series and hit movies like Power Book II: Ghost, John Wick: Chapter 4, and much more.

S1 E2 | Don't Mess With a Knight