New BBC series Mint releases crushing trailer for 'unconventional ...
New eight-part crime drama Mint comes to BBC and BBC iPlayer from March 20 — and the first trailer is finally giving away it secrets.
www.techradar.comHere’s the latest on Mint (BBC series) based on recent reporting:
Mint premiered in spring 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the first two episodes airing on Monday, April 20, and the full eight-episode run releasing online the same day. The show is described as an unconventional crime drama focused on Shannon and Arran, two lovers from rival crime families. Release materials position Mint as a bold, romance-driven crime story, created by Charlotte Regan in her TV debut.[1][2]
The official trailer and early reviews highlight a mix of romance, dark themes, and family-drama tensions, with Emma Laird and Ben Coyle-Larner leading the cast; additional cast includes Sam Riley, Laura Fraser, Lewis Gribben, and Lindsay Duncan. Early reactions were mixed, with some outlets noting bold tonal choices and others commenting on audience reception to the premise and execution.[3][4][7][9]
For context on reception, reviews range from enthusiastic about its fresh take on gangster drama to critique noting uneven pacing or bold stylistic choices; Rotten Tomatoes lists entertainment info and critical reaction while other outlets reflect on audience engagement and impact. Trailers and press materials emphasize the show’s cinematic approach and its focus on the protagonists’ forbidden romance against a backdrop of crime-family dynamics.[2][4][9][3]
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New eight-part crime drama Mint comes to BBC and BBC iPlayer from March 20 — and the first trailer is finally giving away it secrets.
www.techradar.comMint: With Lindsay Duncan, Emma Laird, Laura Fraser, Sam Riley. A darkly comic and unconventional drama about a crime family's inner life, told through the eyes of its daughter, who is searching for love.
www.imdb.comPrepare for "crushing heartbreak, love, infatuation, darkness and tragedy".
www.digitalspy.comThis surprisingly female-centred take on a gangster thriller demands your time
www.womanandhome.comDiscover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Mint on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
www.rottentomatoes.comStarring Emma Laird and Ben Coyle-Larner.
www.digitalspy.comThe BBC has just dropped a new crime drama, Mint, but the magical realism makes it like no other.
www.mirror.co.ukBBC viewers were left underwhelmed by the bold romance story on Monday night during the premiere of the new series, Mint
www.mirror.co.ukTrack Mint new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. TV show guide for Mint.
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