How to watch Kin season 2 - is it available in the UK?
Season 1 recently aired on BBC One and BBC iPlayer last year.
The second season of Irish drama Kin has now landed in the UK, drawing in a brand new audience.
The critically acclaimed eight-part series, which is written and created by Peter McKenna and co-created by Ciarán Donnelly, continues the story of the Kinsellas, a crime family based in Dublin who, after defeating Eamon Cunningham, now have a new enemy to contend with – and they’re even more deadly than the last adversary.
The show features a stacked cast including Aiden Gillen, Charlie Cox and Ciarán Hinds.
The first season of Kin kicked off on BBC One on Saturday 18th November 2023, and is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
So, how can viewers watch Kin season 2? Read on for everything you need to know.
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How to watch Kin season 2 in the UK
All episodes of Kin season 2 are available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
The series began airing with two back-to-back episodes on 13th February on BBC One, starting at 10.40pm and 11.40pm.
On Friday 19th January, the BBC announced that the second series would air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer very 'soon'.
Head of Programme Acquisition, Sue Deeks, said: “All I will say is if you found the first series exciting and engrossing, just wait until you see the twists and turns in series two!”
Jennifer Ebell, EVP of EMEA Sales and Acquisitions at FIFTH SEASON, added: "The Kinsellas are back and the stakes are higher than ever. Season two of this family crime drama is explosive and we are pleased the BBC joins the growing number of our international partners."
Who stars in Kin?
The cast of Kin is as follows:
- Charlie Cox as Michael Kinsella
- Clare Dunne as Amanda Kinsella
- Emmett J Scanlan as Jimmy Kinsella
- Aidan Gillen as Frank Kinsella
- Sam Keeley as Eric 'Viking' Kinsella
- Maria Doyle Kennedy as Bridget 'Birdy' Goggins
- Ciarán Hinds as Eamon Cunningham
- Yasmin Seky as Nikita Murphy
- Cian Fitzsimons as Jamie Kinsella
- Mark Mckenna Jr as Anthony Kinsella
- Hannah Adeogun as Anna Areoye
Talking to Digital Spy last year about Kin, Cox heaped praise on his fellow cast members, saying: "I was really so impressed with all the other actors, and the family dynamic that we were able to create.
"I remember getting on set with everyone, and being like, 'I believe us as a family. I see it. I see the dynamics. I recognise the people from my own family. I see how they've become like that.' I thought the casting was tremendous on it."
Kin season 2 started airing on Tuesday 13th February on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.
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