Brendan O'Connor The Watchlist
Mar 29, 2026
Previews of standout TV and film picks including The Young Offenders season five and a gritty medical drama. Discussion of a sympathetic Tourette’s-centered Netflix film and a vulnerable Rory McIlroy documentary. Takes on a time-travel mob comedy, a glossy dark Apple TV+ drama with John Hamm, and a ballerina action thriller. Quick thoughts on Super Mario and The Magic Faraway Tree.
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Young Offenders Still Delivers After Ten Years
- The Young Offenders remains a high-quality Irish comedy-drama even in its fifth season.
- Andy McCarle praises its writing and cast, calling it one of the all-time great Irish shows and urging support for homegrown talent.
The Pit Is A Gruelling Real-Time Medical Drama
- The Pit is a brutal, real-time style medical drama now on HBO Max that combines ER intensity with 24-like tension.
- Brendan O'Connor warns of grisly scenes like maggots and amputations and themes including misogyny and sex trafficking.
Robert Aramayo Anchors The Swede With A Stunning Performance
- The Swede is highly praised for Robert Aramayo's central performance as a man with Tourette's navigating life in Scotland.
- Andy McCarle calls Aramayo's acting stunning and compares the film's intensity to horror.