Stream All 8 Episodes of BBC’s Gripping Crime Drama ‘Mint’ Today

The BBC’s new series Mint blends romance and crime with bold visual choices. The trailer hinted at a dreamy, almost psychedelic mood.

Story and main cast

Mint centers on forbidden lovers Shannon and Arran. Shannon is played by Emma Laird and Arran by Loyle Carner.

They sit between two feuding families. The series expands to explore Shannon’s parents, Cat and Dylan.

Laura Fraser plays Cat, and Sam Riley plays Dylan. Lindsay Duncan appears as the matriarch Ollie.

Style and tone

The show often leans into surreal sequences. Clash scenes carry a poetic, theatrical feel.

Many scenes use a home movie aesthetic. That choice highlights nostalgia and romanticism, then undercuts both.

Themes and character notes

Mint examines sacrifice, identity, duty, and survival. It asks what strength looks like under pressure.

Some viewers may find the romance evocative but thinly sketched. Several relationships feel emotionally distant rather than immersive.

Critical observations

The series favors striking imagery over deep character work. This stylistic priority sometimes weakens emotional payoff.

Certain supporting roles stand out. Lindsay Duncan’s Ollie and Laura Fraser’s Cat feel especially vivid and underexplored.

Length and availability

Mint runs across eight episodes in total. You can stream all eight episodes via BBC iPlayer.

The series is described as a gripping crime drama titled Mint. Episodes are also scheduled to air on BBC One at 9pm tonight.

About the reviewer

This review was written by Janet, a TV writer at Filmogaz.com. She completed a Masters in Magazine Journalism in 2013.

She worked for six years at the Good Housekeeping Institute, rising to Acting Head of Food Testing. From 2013 to 2020 she freelanced in film and TV journalism.

Janet began at Filmogaz.com in 2021. She has conducted red carpet interviews and covered major awards. She is also the author of the novel Gothic Angel.