Howdy Takes U.S. Rights to The Walsh Sisters, Season 1 Due November 5, 2026
Roku's streaming service Howdy will release the BBC-RTÉ drama exclusively in the U.S., with Season 2 arriving next year.
Howdy, the streaming service owned by Roku, has acquired exclusive U.S. rights to The Walsh Sisters from Cineflix Rights, according to Deadline. Season 1 will stream exclusively in the U.S. from November 5, 2026, with episodes released weekly.
Howdy will also take Season 2 of the series next year, around the time the show launches in the UK and Ireland. The deal was brokered by Elias Patlakas on behalf of Roku.
The series stars Louisa Harland and is based on Marian Keyes' novels. The cast also includes Caroline Menton, Danielle Galligan, Máiréad Tyers, Stefanie Preissner, Aidan Quinn and Carrie Crowley. Preissner adapted the series, and Ian Fitzgibbon directed it.
The Walsh Sisters was produced by Cuba Pictures and Metropolitan Pictures for RTÉ in association with the BBC, Screen Ireland and Cineflix Rights.
Howdy's background
Roku unveiled Howdy last year, following its acquisition by Fox, as a cheaper ad-free streamer priced at $2.99 per month. According to RTÉ, The Walsh Sisters was the Irish broadcaster's highest-rated drama in two years.
Quick answers
When does The Walsh Sisters premiere in the U.S.?
Season 1 launches exclusively on Howdy in the U.S. on November 5, 2026, with episodes released weekly.
Will there be a second season on Howdy?
Yes. Howdy will take Season 2 next year, around the time the show launches in the UK and Ireland.
Who stars in The Walsh Sisters?
Louisa Harland leads the cast, which also includes Caroline Menton, Danielle Galligan, Máiréad Tyers, Stefanie Preissner, Aidan Quinn and Carrie Crowley.