Acorn TV announced today its acquisition of the exclusive US and Canadian rights to Bloodlands, the BBC One Irish detective drama starring James Nesbitt.
Bloodlands: Acorn TV Acquires Irish Crime Thriller Starring James Nesbitt

Acorn TV announced today its acquisition of the exclusive US and Canadian rights to Bloodlands, the BBC One Irish detective drama starring James Nesbitt.
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