The gritty BBC crime drama ‘Kin’ stars Aidan Gillen as mob patriarch Frank Kinsella, Charlie Cox as his nephew Michael, and Clare Dunne as his sister-in-law Amanda.
Main cast
- Frank KinsellaAidan Gillen1-2Main
- Michael KinsellaCharlie Cox1-2Main
- Amanda KinsellaClare Dunne1-2Main
- Jimmy KinsellaEmmett J. Scanlan1-2Main
Supporting cast
- Eric KinsellaCiarán Hinds1-2Supp
- Nikita MurphyYasmin Seky1-2Supp
- Anna KinsellaHannah McClean1-2Supp
- Brendan KinsellaSamuel Paul Small1-2Supp
Guest & voice
- Detective Inspector Maureen DunneMaria Doyle Kennedy1Guest
- Eamon CunninghamStephen Graham2Guest
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About this cast
Kin is a BBC One drama series set in modern-day Dublin, focusing on a fictional criminal family—the Kinsellas. The show’s central cast is led by Aidan Gillen as the ruthless Frank Kinsella, assisted by Charlie Cox as his morally conflicted nephew, Michael, and Clare Dunne as the ambitious Amanda Kinsella.
FAQs
Who plays Frank Kinsella in Kin?
Aidan Gillen portrays the ruthless patriarch Frank Kinsella.
Where can I stream Kin in the UK?
Kin is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK.
How many seasons of Kin are there?
As of 2025, Kin has two seasons; a third is confirmed.
Is Kin based on a true story?
No, Kin is a fictional drama, though it draws on crime family tropes.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026