BBC announces gripping new family crime drama Mint
We're always on the lookout for new TV crime dramas to enjoy – so we're really excited for new BBC family crime drama, Mint.
The BBC has announced the new show, which will be filmed in Glasgow. It is described as "a darkly comic and unconventional drama about a crime family's inner life". The show will follow a family of gangsters, and explore their pursuit of love, in a world that's terrified of their power.
At the centre of the drama is Shannon (Emma Laird), the naive daughter of the Glasgow crime family who is desperate to find love, while living in the shadow of her gang leader father (Sam Riley) and fiercely loyal mother (Laura Fraser). Family life (and business) is about to be further disrupted, as newbie Arran (Ben Coyle-Larner) arrives on the scene.
The eight-episode series will see Shannon try to navigate life outside the law, while also finding herself.
Charlotte Regan, Mint's writer and director, said about the show: 'I had a little cry the other day thinking about how incredible this cast are. Absolute emotional wreck.
"But I honestly can't imagine these characters being brought into the world by better human beings. Every single one of them is going to smash it and I feel so grateful to have them all onboard."
We don't yet have a release date for Mint, but we know that the show is filming now. If you're looking for a new show in the meantime, check out our pick of the best TV crime dramas to watch now.
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