RTE Kin returned to our screens tonight and fans were not left disappointed after the "really good" season two opener.
In episode 1, we meet the Kinsella's in the wake of Eamon Cunningham’s death, and the Kinsella family is thriving. However, a new threat rears its head when members of a Turkish cartel inform the Kinsella's that Eamon owed them sizable debt – and since the Kinsella's killed Eamon, the debt is now theirs. Elsewhere, Viking is released from prison intent on making trouble.
However, it is the release of Bren Kinsella from prison, played by Dubliner Francis Magee, that shocked fans the most. The returning cast for season two includes Charlie Cox as Michael, Clare Dunne as Amanda, Aidan Gillen as Frank, Sam Keeley as Viking, Emmett J. Scanlan as Jimmy, Maria Doyle Kennedy as Birdy, and Yasmin Seky as Nikita.
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Viewers were left impressed after tonight's episode, with one saying: "This was worth the wait".
Another praised the introduction of Francis Magee's character Brendan Kinsella, saying: "Delighted they're bringing Brendan Kinsella into it, he was an interesting addition last season... good start to this season."
Star Emmett J Scanlan, who plays Jimmy Kinsella, said the upcoming season will be "Incredible" and "unpredictable". He told the Irish Sunday Mirror: "If you liked season one, I can only assume that you’ll love season two. The scripts, without giving anything away, are incredible. The story is fast, it’s violent, it’s unpredictable and the stakes are even higher this time."
Most of the scenes are shot around the capital with the Kinsellas back in their infamous gangster pad in Dublin 4. The luxury property in the shadow of the Aviva Stadium is valued at €2.25m and boasts a private cinema, expansive courtyard and rooftop garden.
Emmett revealed: “We’re back at The Furry Bog [pub] in Whitechurch, it’s where we filmed quite a bit of it. We are obviously back at the house just beside the Aviva Stadium. I stayed in Hanover Quay [during filming]. It was so handy.
“There’s a perimeter cordoning us off from the general public... but we’re too busy doing the story, doing the scenes and the takes.
“People would come over and tell you how much they loved the show asking if there’s a season two. When we told them we were shooting it right now they’re always very excited.”
Kin will return to RTE One next Sunday at 9.30pm.
