TV Series · 2024

The Unreal

Kids, Comedy, Mystery, Family · Returning Series

Composite

3.5

IMDb

6.8 / 10

66 votes

TMDB

6.0 / 10

1 votes

Local

— / 10

No votes

Synopsis

Kevin is stuck in a boring holiday park with his family, when he discovers a video-tape from an obscure 1980s TV show. When he plays the video he accidentally unleashes a strange creature known as the Pooka into the world. The Pooka causes chaos and Kevin gets the blame. His family don’t believe him when he tells them it’s the creature’s fault.

Trailer

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Cast

Senan Jennings

Kevin Kelly

Kate Brady

Katie Kelly

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Kathryn McKiernan

Mary Kelly

Joseph McGucken

Tom Kelly

Crew

Camera

Tom Comerford Director of Photography

Directing

Bonnie Dempsey Director

Editing

Eoin McDonagh Editor
Colin Campbell Editor

Production

Caroline Hill Production Designer
Nuala Carr Producer
David O'Sullivan Executive Producer
Michael Foott Casting

Sound

Sarah Lynch Original Music Composer

Writing

Rodney Lee Writer

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (4 ep)

1. Episode 1

Oct 13, 2024 · 24 min

When Kevin plays a video-tape from an old 1980s TV show, strange and spooky things start to happen .....and Kevin gets the blame.
2. Episode 2

Oct 13, 2024 · 24 min

Kevin and the Caretaker investigate the strange creature known as the Pooka....and uncover an incredible supernatural mystery.
3. Episode 3

Oct 13, 2024 · 23 min

Kevin and his sister struggle to keep the latest revelations a secret, while joining the Caretaker on a Pooka hunt.
4. Episode 4

Oct 13, 2024 · 23 min

The secret is discovered. The enemy is revealed. Escape is impossible. And now Kevin is the only one who can save his family.

Season 2 (1 ep)

4. Episode 4

Oct 27, 2025 · 24 min

A shocking secret is revealed and the Kellys must now fight for their lives. But help comes from an unexpected source when an old friend reappears.