{"id":2495,"date":"2026-05-18T07:41:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/absolutely-brilliant-crime-drama-compared-to-peaky-blinders-streaming-now-on-bbc-iplayer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T07:41:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:41:46","slug":"absolutely-brilliant-crime-drama-compared-to-peaky-blinders-streaming-now-on-bbc-iplayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/absolutely-brilliant-crime-drama-compared-to-peaky-blinders-streaming-now-on-bbc-iplayer\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Absolutely brilliant&#8217; crime drama compared to Peaky Blinders streaming now on BBC iPlayer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_184259\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Irish gangland drama went on to become one of the most-watched series in all of Ireland and is now streaming free on BBC iPlayer.<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37123914\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mikey (Charlie Cox) realises his nephew Jamie (Cian Fitzsimons) is dead in scenes from SUnday nights Kin on RTE\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_ies-his-nephew-Jamie-is-dead-embargoed-until-monday-13-Sept.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"It was the most watched series in the country \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">It was the most watched series in the country <cite aria-label=\"Image: Patrick Redmond\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Patrick Redmond)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Since its debut in 2021, there were concerns the crime drama might never return to screens, but it&#8217;s making a comeback and viewers are singing its praises.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Anyone seeking a compelling new crime drama can rest assured they&#8217;ll be captivated by this <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">BBC<\/a> series which became one of the most-watched programmes across Ireland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Kin is an Irish drama co-created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly, filmed and set in<a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/ireland\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> Dublin<\/a>. The programme centres on a fictional family embroiled in a brutal gangland conflict.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While originally broadcast on RT\u00c9 One, following its surge in popularity, the series was picked up by both <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/netflix\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Netflix<\/a> and BBC, leading to the production of a second season.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37123915\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37123915\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Charlie Cox and Ciaran Hinds\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Charlie-Cox-and-Ciaran-Hinds-Kin-New-RT-Drama.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The series first launched in 2021 \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The series first launched in 2021 <cite aria-label=\"Image: Kin Series Holding UK Ltd and Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Kin Series Holding UK Ltd and Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">At the centre of this hard-hitting narrative are Aidan Gillen and Ciar\u00e1n Hinds, portraying rival gang leaders Frank Kinsella and Eamon Cunningham. Joining them are the likes of Charlie Cox as Michael Kinsella, Clare Dunne as Amanda Kinsella and Emmett J. Scanlan as Jimmy Kinsella.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Following the show&#8217;s release, fans have posted glowing reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. One reads: &#8220;Tense, riveting drama. Strong performances. Highly recommend.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While another simply states: &#8220;Best series I have seen, could not stop watching it, brilliantly written, acting superb, a must-watch for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Elaborating further, one fan shared: &#8220;A brilliant gangster crime drama with a lot of suspense thrown in for good measure. Well directed, and with a great cast offering some really strong performances, this made for great marathon viewing and delivered some genuinely impressive moments.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37123913\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37123913\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Charlie Cox\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_Charlie-Cox-Kin-New-RT-Drama.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Fans are hoping for a third season \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Fans are hoping for a third season <cite aria-label=\"Image: Kin Series Holding UK Ltd and Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Kin Series Holding UK Ltd and Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The programme proved instrumental in launching several cast members&#8217; careers, with Sam Keeley subsequently appearing in the HBO drama Task and Scanlan featuring in Netflix&#8217;s Fool Me Once.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, following years of silence, supporters feared the journey had ended for Kin when the second series concluded in 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Reports now suggest production with the complete ensemble will commence this July as they head back to Dublin. Despite the speculation, no formal announcement regarding a third series has been made.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A representative for Irish broadcaster RTE previously informed the Irish <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Mirror<\/a>: &#8220;Kin has been an extremely popular series for RTE and if and when there&#8217;s something to announce, we will be delighted to do so.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s guaranteed that devotees will be thrilled to witness it, though regardless it appears both existing series of Kin are thoroughly deserving of your attention, as audiences award it a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Drawing parallels between the Irish drama and Peaky Blinders, one critique said: &#8220;Absolutely brilliant, one of the best I&#8217;ve seen up there with Peekys, the acting throughout is superb and the storyline is gripping, season two just as good, hope there is a season three!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">All 16 thrilling episodes of Kin can now be streamed free of charge on BBC <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/iplayer\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">iPlayer<\/a> and Netflix, as devoted viewers eagerly await the next instalment of the compelling saga.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/absolutely-brilliant-crime-drama-compared-37123916\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Irish gangland drama went on to become one of the most-watched series in all<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2495","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crime"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779090106_0_ies-his-nephew-Jamie-is-dead-embargoed-until-monday-13-Sept.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2495"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2495\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2496"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}