The Irish crime drama Kin, which debuted in 2021, has returned to screens after a hiatus, earning widespread acclaim from viewers who compare it to Peaky Blinders. All 16 episodes are now available to stream on Netflix and BBC iPlayer.
Plot and Cast
Set and shot in Dublin, Kin revolves around a fictional family embroiled in a brutal gangland war. Created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly, the series features Aidan Gillen and Ciarán Hinds as rival gang leaders Frank Kinsella and Eamon Cunningham, respectively. Charlie Cox portrays Michael Kinsella, Clare Dunne plays Amanda Kinsella, and Emmett J. Scanlan appears as Jimmy Kinsella.
Critical and Audience Reception
The series has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One fan wrote: "Tense, riveting drama. Strong performances. Highly recommend." Another said: "Best series I have seen, could not stop watching it, brilliantly written, acting superb, a must-watch for me." A third reviewer noted: "Absolutely brilliant, one of the best I've seen up there with Peaky Blinders, the acting throughout is superb and the storyline is gripping."
Production and Future Seasons
Initially aired on RTÉ One, Kin was quickly picked up by Netflix and BBC after gaining popularity, leading to a second season in 2023. Despite fan speculation, no official announcement has been made regarding a third season. However, reports indicate that filming with the full cast is scheduled to commence in July 2026 in Dublin. A spokesperson for RTÉ told the Irish Mirror: "Kin has been an extremely popular series for RTÉ and if and when there's something to announce, we will be delighted to do so."
Impact on Cast
The show has boosted the careers of several cast members, with Sam Keeley later appearing in HBO's Task and Scanlan securing a role in Netflix's Fool Me Once.
All 16 episodes of Kin are currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer and Netflix.
