BBC picked up Irish crime drama Kin from Fifth Season – as it happened 

The BBC has acquired the Irish crime drama series "Kin" from Fifth Season, which originally aired on RTÉ and later on AMC+ in the United States.

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This acquisition is part of the BBC's efforts to secure high-profile shows, including other series like AMC's "Interview with the Vampire."

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"Kin" is produced by Bron Studios, known for financing the movie "Joker," and Headline Pictures, associated with "Man in the High Castle."

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The show features a notable cast, including Clare Dunne, Charlie Cox, Aidan Gillen, and Ciarán Hinds, and it revolves around gang wars in Dublin.

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The story begins when a boy is killed, leading to a family's battle with an international crime cartel, the Cunningham cartel, which is much larger in scale.

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Sue Deeks, the BBC's Head of Programme Acquisition, described "Kin" as a powerful and intense narrative focusing on themes of love, grief, family, and crime, with profound consequences.

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"Kin" has gained significant popularity, with the second season's finale becoming the most-watched Irish show of the year, excluding sports.

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The series has also been available for streaming in the UK on AMC's Sundance Now.

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