The Irish crime drama Kin, which has drawn comparisons to Peaky Blinders and earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is available to stream in its entirety on BBC iPlayer and Netflix. The series, which premiered in 2021, became one of Ireland's most-watched programmes and has attracted a devoted following.
What Is 'Kin' About?
Created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly, Kin is set and filmed in Dublin. It follows a fictional family caught in a brutal gangland war. The cast includes Aidan Gillen and Ciarán Hinds as rival gang leaders Frank Kinsella and Eamon Cunningham, alongside Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne, and Emmett J. Scanlan.
Critical and Audience Reception
Viewers have praised the series on Rotten Tomatoes. One reviewer called it "tense, riveting drama" with strong performances, while another said it was "the best series I have seen, could not stop watching it." A third viewer compared it to Peaky Blinders, writing: "Absolutely brilliant, one of the best I've seen up there with Peekys."
Future of the Series
After its second series aired in 2023, fans feared the show had ended. However, reports indicate filming for a third series is due to begin in July 2026 in Dublin. An RTE spokesperson previously told the Irish Mirror: "Kin has been an extremely popular series for RTE and if and when there's something to announce, we will be delighted to do so."
All 16 episodes of Kin are currently streaming on BBC iPlayer and Netflix.
