Tonight was the first time 'Conversations with Friends' landed on Irish screens with viewers quick to take to Twitter to share their thoughts.
Some were blown away by the intensity of the many silences while others simply preferred Sally Rooney's book.
However, most were pleasantly surprised to see much-loved comedian Tommy Tiernan.
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Viewers were happy to get a double bill of the star with the Derry Girls finale also airing tonight.
Here's what they had to say:
"Jesus is Tommy Tiernan ever off the air these days."
"Watched five minutes of #ConversationswithFriends why are Sally Rooneys characters so bloody miserable. Tommy Tiernan double bill after Derry Girls final."
"Tommy Tiernan is in Conversations with Friends?!"
"Turned on #ConversationswithFriendsafter #derrygirlsfinale and seeing Tommy Tiernan here as well, what a superb actor! I really hope he keeps doing it, he’s fab!"
"The bauld Tommy Tiernan is in Conversations with Friends."
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