Alicia Silverstone is back on the small screen, but far from the Beverly Hills halls of Clueless. The actress has returned to series television in Irish Blood, a gripping family drama streaming on Acorn TV and available through Prime. The six-part series follows Silverstone as Fiona Fox, a Los Angeles divorce attorney whose life is turned upside down by a cryptic message from the father she believed had abandoned her decades earlier.
For years, Fiona carried resentment towards her father, Declan, and channelled that anger into her career, where she fought bitterly against men in divorce cases. But her long-held assumptions are shattered when she travels to Ireland and discovers not only a living father but a web of secrets her family had carefully buried. Declan’s relatives had no idea Fiona even existed, setting the stage for explosive revelations.
At the heart of the mystery is a key included in the package Declan sends to Fiona. The key unlocks far more than a physical object, instead propelling her into a dangerous journey filled with crime, betrayal, and shocking truths about the town her father once called home. Alongside a young Garda officer, played by Ruth Codd, Fiona begins to unravel a history tainted with violence and corruption.
The series does not shy away from psychological depth, with Fiona experiencing dreamlike visions and imagined conversations with her late father as she pieces together his story. The emotional weight is matched by the danger she faces, as her search for answers puts both her and her mother at risk.
Silverstone’s return has drawn curiosity from fans who still associate her with lighter roles. Here, she explores a far darker genre, showcasing a more layered performance. While Irish Blood runs just six episodes, it ends on a cliff-hanger, hinting that the story is far from over.
The final episode of season one premieres September 8, leaving viewers to wonder whether Acorn TV will greenlight a second season. For now, fans can binge the earlier episodes and watch Silverstone in a role unlike any she has played before.
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