# Acorn TV: Brilliant Mysteries — user reviews > 424 indexed App Store user reviews of Acorn TV by RLJ Entertainment, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 23,514 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acorn-tv-brilliant-mysteries/id896014310/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acorn-tv-brilliant-mysteries/id896014310.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 19,778 · 4★ 1,976 · 3★ 501 · 2★ 354 · 1★ 905 ## What do users think of Acorn TV? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎥 Excellent programming - 🔍 Great selection of British, Australian, and New Zealand shows - 🕰️ No commercials - 👍 Easy to use app - 🌟 Refreshing and high-quality content - 🌍 Immersive cultural experience **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent buffering issues - 🤯 Buggy app with crashes and glitches - 🤔 Inconsistent user experience across devices - 🔍 Limited content availability and missing seasons - 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription - 🗺️ Restricted access for non-US users - 🙄 Poor customer support **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes frequently - Inability to log in or update profile - Shows not loading or playing properly - Inconsistent behavior when casting to TV - Incorrect episode ordering and missing progress tracking **Most requested features** - Ability to resume watching where you left off - Improved search and navigation - Option to turn off subtitles - More variety in content beyond crime/detective shows - Seamless Chromecast/AirPlay integration ## Newest reviews (10 of 424) ### 2/5 — Streaming is difficult *2026-06-30, version 4.0.49 (521)* I like the variety on Acorn and I enjoy having access to British shows. The price is reasonable compared to other streaming services BUT the casting to TV is very iffy. It’s difficult to get the casting started and then if you pause the show and try to restart it, it doesn’t always work and you have to start all over. If you’re binging a series the next episode doesn’t start automatically. After you’re done with a show the app always gives an error message about it ending unexpectedly. It’s very frustrating. I don’t have these problems with any other app. ### 3/5 — Former favorite *2026-06-24, version 4.0.49 (521)* Have had for about 10 yrs. Not thrilled with newer program selections. They’re keeping up with trashier tv of today. Why we gave up on regular tv. They had (and still have some) great entertainment. Not just sex, swearing, and childish bickering. Brits had real stories and great actors. Maybe going back to books! ### 1/5 — Will not accept email & password *2026-05-23, version 4.0.49 (521)* The app on iPhone iOS 26+ and on Sharp Roku smart tv will NOT accept my login. Multiple tries to no avail. Web browsers work, though… Please update your apps to keep up with ever-developing technology. Glad I signed up for monthly as will not renew until this issue is corrected. ### 5/5 — Excellent!! *2026-04-27, version 4.0.48 (520)* This our go to app for tv programming. Lots of great shows. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-04-21, version 4.0.48 (520)* No app is ever perfect is it, there’s a couple of small glitches - I get the odd error message and it keeps telling me I’m offline when I’m not but other than that it’s great. It’s the best app for Midsomer Murders fans 😁 ### 4/5 — Out of Country Access *2026-04-16, version 4.0.48 (520)* Acorn is not available in Panama and I vacation there for 2 months every year. ### 4/5 — Review *2026-04-08, version 4.0.48 (520)* I’m sorry but I don’t think the web site is very user friendly The programming is very good however ### 5/5 — Excellent Programing *2026-04-06, version 4.0.48 (520)* ACORN provides a good variety choices. The quality of programming is second to none. ### 5/5 — Madame Blanc Mysteries *2026-04-03, version 4.0.48 (520)* Great, keeps you interested ### 5/5 — Absolutely Wonderful!! *2026-03-20, version 4.0.47 (514)* Love this show!! It’s smart, funny and full of extravagant eccentric characters 💕wishing for many more seasons. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — You’re Killing Me *2026-07-26, version 4.0.49 (521)* Terrible. Poor writing, bedroom scene amidst murder interviews in heroine’s house. Ludicrous. ### 1/5 — Horrible. *2026-07-19, version 4.0.49 (521)* App is a constant rediculous struggle. It doesn’t load without multiple attempts. You can’t just choose a show and it loads. When the show finally loads, 90% of the time I have to make more than 2 attempts to get an episode to load. Then, it’s back to try, try, try to watch an episode. When I’m done with the show I’m watching, I’m canceling. I wish it was better, there are some interesting offerings. ### 1/5 — awfully app *2026-07-01, version 4.0.49 (521)* great programming, but awful app across all platforms. the only thing that is decent is if you subscribe through apple tv channels to get a so so experience. programming/ shows = A+ the app = D- ### 1/5 — Not working! *2026-06-25, version 4.0.49 (521)* I subscribed but : Cannot play anything, only trailers. 😡 ### 1/5 — Can’t actually watch anything *2026-06-24, version 4.0.49 (521)* Cant actually watch anything. I click play and nothing happens. The only thing I’m able to watch are trailers. Immediately deleted. ### 1/5 — Nothing works *2026-06-18, version 4.0.49 (521)* Simply nothing works on this app despite being a subscriber. No series play, no series download ### 1/5 — Renewed subscription… nothing plays! *2026-06-14, version 4.0.49 (521)* I’ve just renewed my subscription after a long break and nothing on the app plays at all! Did I just waste my money? I’ve troubleshooted, deleted, reinstalled, logged out, back in, and I can’t watch anything. I’m so disappointed. If this isn’t fixed soon, I will not be renewing my subscription again. ### 1/5 — NZ Platform Lacks *2026-06-14, version 4.0.49 (521)* Acorn Lacks New Shows to stream I cancelled my subscription in 2025 thought renewing it in 2027 there might be new content, I was sadly mistaken . ### 1/5 — App not working *2026-06-13, version 4.0.49 (521)* I downloaded the app for a trial and couldn’t play ANYTHING! The app just didn’t work. I tried to uninstall and install it again and the app just didn’t work. So disappointing! ### 1/5 — Won’t play any shows or add to watchlist *2026-06-08, version 4.0.49 (521)* Would be 0 stars if allowed!!!!! Downloaded app onto iphone and apple tv. Shows won’t start and I can’t add to watchlist or add to favorites. Deleted and reinstalled multiple times. Guess I wasted $99. Piece of junk app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love, Love, Love this *2026-08-24, version 4.0.50 (525)* OMG I love mysteries/murder/detective shows and just binging watching Acron tv has been my husband and I friday after work jam. Thanks for providing engaging shows/movies to watch, ### 5/5 — Addictive *2026-08-23, version 4.0.50 (525)* Excellent selection of well-written, brilliantly-acted mystery / crime investigation series!! Keep them coming! ### 5/5 — Acorn TV *2026-08-13, version 4.0.49 (521)* Acorn TV is one of my favourite viewing sites. I have watch so many programs. Some I have watched over and over agin. Thank you for airing it on this site for myself and others to view with pleasure. Doris Adams ### 5/5 — Great series options *2026-08-12, version 4.0.49 (521)* Whether it’s dramas, mysteries, comedies , true crime or wanders through the countryside Acorn offers a fantastic viewing opportunity ! Worth every penny !! ### 5/5 — Finally *2026-08-12, version 4.0.49 (521)* New shows ### 5/5 — Love Acorn TV!! *2026-07-10, version 4.0.49 (521)* AcornTV allows me to enjoy all of my favorite shows and movies and experiences different shows from different countries that I would not otherwise seen..recommend Acorn to everyone! Love it! ### 5/5 — Travel through the various series on Acorn *2026-06-30, version 4.0.49 (521)* If you need a get away, subscribe to Acorn. Each of their series, especially Mysteries are in settings and places it would cost an arm and a leg to travel. Yet, if you have the time and the money, then use Acorn to have travel suggestions. ### 5/5 — ACORN, best value around, great quality shows! *2026-06-25, version 4.0.49 (521)* You can't go wrong for value and quality of all the offerings from Acorn. Any streaming binger without it is missing out! Best streaming deal around!! ### 5/5 — Murdoch mysteries!!!!! *2026-06-18, version 4.0.49 (521)* Love being able to watch over and over again. Thank you for having all the episodes. ### 5/5 — Love acorn tv *2026-06-08, version 4.0.49 (521)* I have had acorn for a long time and I really enjoy it --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*