Netflix viewers have been left completely obsessed with a show that is so gripping, fans say that viewers won’t be able to stop watching it once they’ve started
Netflix fans have been urged to watch a ‘bingeworthy’ series that’s bound to keep you glued to your TV screen. Known for sharing streaming recommendations on his TikTok account, TV and film critic Eccy Reviews insists that the AMC+ original show Kin will have you on the edge of your seat.
Kin is available to stream in both the UK and US and follows the Kinsella clan as they navigate difficult power dynamics while striving to protect their family amid a vicious drug war that pushes their bonds to breaking point. The compelling drama unfolds over two seasons with eight episodes apiece, boasting a stellar cast including Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne, Aiden Gillen, Emmett J.Scanlan, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Sam Keeley, Yasmin Seky, Ciarán Hinds, and Francis Magee.
Eccy Reviews said: “Once you start this, you won’t be able to stop yourself from finishing it as it is so good. It’s gripping, it’s entertaining and it’s absolutely ruthless.”
Viewers have been vocal in their praise, with comments on Eccy’s video reflecting the enthusiasm. One viewer exclaimed: “I tell everyone to watch Kin! It’s top tier show!” Meanwhile, others compared it favourably to other shows or shared their keen approval: “Kin was great so was This City is Ours and just finished Dept Q, which was fab.”
Another said: “Watched it on Irish TV over the last couple of years it’s a decent watch but very much like Love/Hate.” A fan commented: “I’ve seen it before, absolutely brilliant.”
Adding to its accolades, Kin has snagged nine awards and snagged 14 nominations, crowning its success with the Best Television Drama prize at the 2024 IFTA Awards.
IMDb reviews are buzzing with opinions on the show, with one viewer commenting: “I won’t give it away. Watch the entire series even though you get impatient or bored. The ending is worth it. I wonder if there will be another season.”
Another chimed in with their take: “I personally thought the second season was better than the first.
“The character of Bren brought this series to life and made it much more gritty. I wasn’t keen on the relationship with Michael and his estranged daughter in either season.”
However, others were more critical, with one writing: “The acting and dialogue just wasn’t working and was slow and repetitive. Ciaran Hinds in the first season was also good and the camera screen just loves his presence.
“Obviously can’t go into details with the storylines because it will spoil this but I thought the character of Eric also did a great Job in both seasons. Overall I preferred the second season of this series.”
A different user recommended the show: “It’s a great show definitely worth a watch. First Irish series I’ve watched and definitely better than some of the other trash on the TV. I hope they make a second season and build upon it.”
And finally, a user delved into the plot: “Kin as in Kinsella a fictional Dublin crime family embroiled in a crime war . Murder, death and drugs seem to be everyday activities for this Irish clan.
“A well acted crime drama with devastating violence . I read somewhere it was not based in truth but fiction. But I did read in Irish Times the big Dublin crime family is the Kinahan gang.”
