Douglas Henshall Fans, Get Ready: BBC’s Gripping New Drama Takes a Dark, Twisted Turn as Shetland’s Worthy Successor!
He defined Shetland. Now, a new BBC drama steps into the shadows he left behind — and it’s anything but ordinary. This isn’t just another mystery — it’s a raw, emotionally charged descent into family secrets, betrayal, and blood-soaked loyalty. At the heart of the story? A “business” that destroys everyone tied to it. If Shetland haunted you, this drama will tear you apart.Watch the trailer now — before everyone’s talking about it.
There’s a new kind of crime drama on the horizon — and it’s nothing like you’ve seen before. Tense, darkly funny, brutal, and emotionally raw, BBC’s Mint is set to redefine the family crime saga.
Currently filming in Glasgow, Mint is an eight-part series that dives deep into the inner workings of a powerful criminal family. It’s not just about violence or money — it’s about love, legacy, and what it means to grow up inside a world where loyalty and fear go hand in hand.
A Crime Family Drama With Heart — and Teeth
At the heart of the story is Shannon, played by rising star Emma Laird (Mayor of Kingstown), the daughter of a feared Glasgow crime boss. On the surface, she’s naive. Underneath? Determined to escape the legacy of her family’s blood-soaked business and find real love — something almost impossible when you’re trapped in a life of secrets, intimidation, and generational pressure.
Her life is turned upside down with the arrival of newcomer Arran (Ben Coyle-Larner), whose presence disrupts not only the family’s criminal operations, but the fragile emotional balance Shannon has built to survive.
The Cast: Unfiltered and Fierce
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Emma Laird as Shannon — torn between duty and desire.
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Sam Riley as her father — a hardened gang leader who rules through fear.
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Laura Fraser as her mother — quietly calculating, fiercely loyal, and ruthless in her protection.
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Ben Coyle-Larner as Arran — an outsider whose presence could change everything.
Charlotte Regan on the Cast: “I Had a Little Cry…”
Writer-director Charlotte Regan brings an unconventional voice to the genre, blending raw drama with moments of dark comedy and emotional vulnerability. Speaking about the casting, Regan said:
“I had a little cry the other day thinking about how incredible this cast are. Every single one of them is going to smash it. I honestly can’t imagine these characters being brought into the world by better human beings.”
A New Kind of Crime Story
The BBC describes Mint as “a darkly comic and unconventional drama about a crime family’s inner life.” It’s not just about what this family does — it’s about who they are behind closed doors, when power games and family dinners bleed together, and when the pursuit of love becomes more dangerous than anything on the streets.
Expect explosive tension, deeply flawed characters, moments of unexpected humor, and a story that flips the crime genre inside out.
Glasgow as a Living Character
Set and filmed in Glasgow, the series captures the raw energy and contrasts of a city known for both its warmth and its edge. From backstreet deals to high-rise betrayals, Mint explores a side of the city rarely shown — intimate, volatile, and full of ghosts.
Coming Soon
Mint is expected to air later this year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
For fans of Shetland, Top Boy, and Happy Valley, this is your next must-watch. Gripping, grounded, and bursting with emotional heat, Mint isn’t just a show — it’s a warning: in this family, love can be lethal.