We cannot wait to devour this series.

For the past few years, Niamh Algar's star has been on the rise. The IFTA award-winning actress from Mullingar won our hearts for her performances on film and TV and her latest role is set to catapult her even further.

Algar stars in The Iris Affair, a gripping thriller created by Neil Cross, the mind behind Luther. In the series, she plays the enigmatic Iris Nixon, a code-cracking genius whose latest puzzle brings her all the way to Florence, Italy. There, she meets Cameron Beck - played by Tom Hallander - a charming entrepreneur who recruits Iris to unlock a top-secret piece of tech for him. Iris accepts Cameron's recruitment, but when she discovers how the technology may be used for nefarious purposes, she makes the decision to swipe it for herself and hit the road.

What follows is the ultimate game of cat and mouse full of deadly twists and turns - with Iris at the very centre of it all.

The Iris Affair was shot on location in Italy, so we know we'll be treated to lush visuals to accompany the heart-stopping thrills.

How can I watch The Iris Affair in Ireland?

The series launches on Thursday 16th October and will stream exclusively on NOW. And don't worry, you can get a healthy fix of The Iris Affair when it launches as the first four episodes will drop at the same time. The next four episodes will then drop weekly, blessing us with great TV to make those wintry nights all the more enjoyable.

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Stream The Iris Affair with NOW from October 16th. Starring Irish talent Niamh Algar and created by Neil Cross (Luther), this gripping thriller is not to be missed. Available with a NOW Entertainment Membership. https://www.nowtv.com/ie/membership/watch-tv-shows/sky-originals/watch-the-iris-affair'