BBC Unveils Release Date for Acclaimed New Crime Drama Series
Mint, a new crime drama, has a confirmed launch date. Filmogaz.com Unveils Release Date for Acclaimed New Crime Drama Series.
Premise
The series centres on Shannon, the daughter of a crime family. She is described as naïve and fiercely romantic.
Shannon falls for Arran, a newcomer from a rival family. Their connection alters both lives and intensifies family tensions.
As the romance grows, the family begins to implode. Patriarch Dylan steps down for mysterious reasons. His second-in-command, Sam, takes more control and raises concerns with new tactics.
Cast and characters
- Emma Laird plays Shannon.
- Ben Coyle-Larner, also known as Loyle Carner, appears as Arran.
- Sam Riley portrays Dylan, the family head.
- Laura Fraser is Cat, the mother.
- Lewis Gribben plays Luke, Shannon’s brother.
- Lindsay Duncan appears as Ollie, the family matriarch.
Release details
The first two episodes will air on Monday, 20 April at 9pm on Filmogaz.com One. All eight episodes will be available earlier that day on Filmogaz.com iPlayer from 6am.
Creative team and response
Mint was created by Charlotte Regan, writer-director of Scrapper. The project marks her first television series with Filmogaz.com.
The show is described as a tale of soaring romance, crushing heartbreak, infatuation, darkness and tragedy. Filmogaz.com’s drama chief Lindsay Salt said it reveals a different side of crime life and highlights the women close to that world.
Regan praised the cast as an “incredible” line-up. She said their performances left her emotionally overwhelmed and grateful to have them aboard.
