Five things for the week ahead with Des O'Driscoll

Five things to look out for in the week ahead.

1. Succession

TV

Second season of the excellent New York set drama about a wealthy family of media moguls jockeying for position as their patriarch falters.

Sky Atlantic, tomorrow night

2. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Cinema

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Quentin Tarantino’s tale of an actor and a stuntman is set against the backdrop of the Charles Manson killings.

Cinemas nationwide, from Wednesday

3. Variety Concert

Music

Wexford tenor Anthony Kearns tops the bill for an event in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Thursday, Hotel Woodstock, Ennis

4. Chamber music on Valentia

Classical

Does exactly what it says on the tin — a weekend of chamber music on the Kerry island.

Thursday to Sunday, Valentia Island

5. Mindhunter

Streaming

The highly anticipated season 2 of Mindhunter is set for an August 16 release on Netflix.

The original crime series was an instant hit when it premiered on the streaming service back in October 2017, and as a result, was renewed for a second season.

August 16