Two clashing detectives must unite in Borderline, a “twisty” Irish thriller streaming now in the UK

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Borderline, the suspenseful Irish thriller featuring Eoin Macken and Amy De Bhrún, is now available to watch for free in the UK – here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about the impressive detective pair who drive the story.

This six-episode series centers around detectives Philip Boyd (Macken) and Aoife Regan (De Bhrún), who are an unlikely pair. They team up to solve a murder when a body is discovered on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Boyd and Regan are said to have very different and conflicting personalities. However, they must work together to pursue justice. Despite some initial friction, they eventually overcome their differences and become an unlikely but formidable crime-fighting partnership. Their contrasting traits force them to set aside their issues and collaborate effectively.

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The crime drama, created by John Forte and directed by Robert Quinn, first came out on MGM+ in September 2024. Now, all six episodes are available on ITVX, making it free to watch in the UK for the first time.

The series’ story is described as follows: when a murder happens right on the Irish border, two very different detectives are forced to work together to solve the case, as their investigation spans both sides of the border. This creates a complex and suspenseful crime thriller.

Besides Macken and De Bhrún, the actors appearing in Borderline also include Lochlann O’Mearain, Hugh O’Conor, Charlotte Bradley, Sophie Vavasseur, Craig McGinlay, Charlie Maher, and Amy Molloy.

Viewers have mostly reacted positively to the crime drama so far. Currently, IMDb reports an average user rating of 6.8/10 based on 576 reviews, which is a solid score.

The acting is generally good, and I found it really easy to watch all the episodes in a few days,” said one viewer. They also mentioned that the show’s storylines were “unique enough“.

One viewer commented, “This new series is full of surprising and welcome twists!” They also praised the show’s excellent pacing and the performances of the two lead detectives, noting that their very different personalities created a compelling dynamic.”

Recently, ITVX hasn’t just added the Irish crime drama; the 2012 limited series A Mother’s Son – starring Nicola Walker and Martin Clunes – also became available on the streaming service last month.

Borderline is streaming now on ITVX.

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2025-10-03 17:49