Irish crime drama has earned rave reviews since being picked up by the BBC and Netflix, with fans comparing the gangland thriller to Peaky Blinders.

Series “Kin” following its debut in 2021, concerns emerged the crime drama might disappear from screens entirely, but it returned leaving viewers full of praise.

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Those seeking to immerse themselves in a fresh crime drama can rest assured they will be captivated by this BBC programme which went on to become one of the most-watched series across Ireland.

Kin is an Irish drama co-created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly, filmed and set in Dublin. The show centres on a fictional family embroiled in a notorious gangland conflict.

While initially broadcast on RTÉ One, following its surge in popularity, the series was snapped up by both Netflix and BBC, where it subsequently produced a second season.

At the centre of this hard-hitting narrative are Aidan Gillen and Ciarán Hinds, portraying the two opposing gang leaders Frank Kinsella and Eamon Cunningham.

Joining them on screen are the likes of Charlie Cox as Michael Kinsella, Clare Dunne as Amanda Kinsella and Emmett J. Scanlan as Jimmy Kinsella.

Having watched the show, fans have posted glowing reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. One reads: “Tense, riveting drama. Strong performances. Highly recommend.”

While another simply states: “Best series I have seen, could not stop watching it, brilliantly written, acting superb, a must-watch for me.”

Elaborating further, one viewer shared: “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.”

Charlie Cox in Kin

Fans are hoping for a third season (Image: Kin Series Holding UK Ltd and Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

The series proved instrumental in elevating numerous cast members’ profiles, with Sam Keeley going on to feature in the HBO drama Task while Scanlan secured a role in Netflix’s Fool Me Once.

However, following an extended period of silence, devotees remained unconvinced about the programme’s future after the second series landed in 2023.

Reports have now emerged that production featuring the complete cast will commence this July with filming taking place in Dublin. Despite the speculation, no official announcement regarding a third instalment has been made.

A spokesperson for Irish broadcaster RTE 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.”