What is Kin (TV) About?
Kin is a gritty Irish television crime drama series that delves into the lives of the Kinsella family, deeply entrenched in Dublin's gangland warfare. Created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly, the show originally aired on 9 September 2021 on RTÉ. The storyline unfolds around the family's involvement in the city's organized crime and the rivalry between two gang leaders, Frank Kinsella and Eamon Cunningham, played by Aidan Gillen and Ciarán Hinds respectively. As the show progresses, the Kinsellas must confront their internal dilemmas and external threats, forcing them to make perilous decisions with lasting impact. Through its intense narrative, Kin portrays a stark picture of crime, loyalty, and the desperate quest for power, while also probing into the emotional and ethical struggles that accompany life in the criminal underworld. The gripping series brings to the screen an ensemble cast and a blend of personal drama with the thrills of the crime genre.
The first episode of Kin aired on September 09, 2021 and the most recent episode to air was on May 07, 2023.
