Kin
Family is a deadly business.
Created by Peter McKenna, Ciarán Donnelly
On RTÉ One
A dark, family-centered crime drama set in Dublin where organized crime and personal bonds collide with brutal consequences.
The lives of a Dublin family embroiled in a gangland war and the consequences of their choices.
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Kin violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Kin sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does Kin leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Kin easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Kin scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Kin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Kin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Kin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Kin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Kin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
