Bbc's mint: a gritty love story amidst crime and rivalry

Get ready to dive into a gripping drama as BBC premieres its latest series, Mint, starring Loyle Carner in his acting debut. The eight-part series, written by Charlotte Regan, weaves a modern-day Romeo and Juliet tale of forbidden love between the daughter of a crime family and a member of the rival clan.

Meet the cast

Emma Laird plays Shannon Evans, the 22-year-old daughter of a crime boss, known for her roles in 28 Years Later and Mayor of Kingstown. Loyle Carner, aka Ben Coyle-Larner, makes his acting debut as Arran, a member of the rival family and Shannon's love interest.

Other notable cast members include Laura Fraser as Cat, Shannon's crime family matriarch; Sam Riley as Dylan, Shannon's father; and Lindsay Duncan as Ollie, a