Ep 1. 1.1
- November 15, 2018
- 22 min
Kin season 1 episode 1, "1.1", introduces us to the Kinsellas, an Irish family with connections to a powerful crime syndicate. The matriarch of the family, Eileen (Ciarán Hinds), has just been released from prison after serving ten years for a crime she did not commit. Her son, Jimmy (Charlie Cox), has taken over the family business in her absence and is trying to build a legitimate empire while keeping his criminal ties hidden.
The episode opens with a high-stakes heist orchestrated by Jimmy and his crew. They successfully steal a cache of diamonds, but things take a turn when an unexpected witness appears on the scene. Meanwhile, Eileen struggles to adjust to life on the outside, reconnecting with her estranged daughter, Amanda (Clare Dunne), and trying to keep her nose clean.
Jimmy's wife, Amanda (Sam Keeley), is pregnant and feeling uneasy about the risks involved in their criminal activities. She urges Jimmy to go straight, but he is reluctant to give up the power and money that come with running a criminal enterprise.
As the episode progresses, we see the many strands of the Kinsellas' lives begin to intersect. Eileen tries to reconnect with her old contacts in the criminal world, landing her in hot water with a dangerous new player. Amanda struggles with the morality of her situation, especially when a friend's son gets caught up in one of Jimmy's schemes. And Jimmy finds himself in a power struggle with a rival gang, led by a charismatic but vicious gangster named Michael (Emmet J. Scanlan).
Overall, "1.1" sets the stage for a complex and emotionally charged crime drama. The Kinsellas are a deeply flawed and fascinating family, each struggling with their own demons and motives. With high stakes, intense action, and compelling characters, Kin promises to be a show that will keep audiences gripped from start to finish.