Beyond its beautiful visuals and storytelling, the BBC series Mint expertly captures the dreamy feeling of first love. It does this through creative camera work, thoughtful use of setting, and by allowing the audience to fill in some of the details themselves. The show’s tense and atmospheric soundtrack further enhances the story and keeps us focused on Shannon’s experiences.
Shannon (Emma Laird) and Arran (Benjamin Coyle-Larner)’s relationship in Mint was quickly becoming serious, despite warnings from family and friends. However, a surprising event in episode 4 completely alters their path.
The stars of Running Point talked about whether their kids might choose careers in the entertainment industry, just like them.
The series kicks off with a fast-moving romance between Shannon (Emma Laird) and Arran (Benjamin Coyle-Larner), but their families are rivals in the criminal underworld. The initial episodes explore their immediate connection and growing attraction.
Charlotte Regan, the director of ‘Scrapper,’ wrote and created the new series, showcasing her talent for heartfelt storytelling. It beautifully captures the experiences of first love and growing up.
Last year, the Netflix series Adolescence explored issues of violence among young men, including references to the online “manosphere” and “incel” culture. More recently, in March, Louis Theroux’s documentary Inside the Manosphere directly examined this internet subculture.
Imagine this romantic crime story released in the early 2000s, right after the popularity of shows like Twilight, Supernatural, True Blood, and The Vampire Diaries – when vampires and werewolves were everywhere. In that context, the main character, Shannon, would likely have been a vampire, and her love interest, Arran (musician Loyle Carner), maybe even a zombie.
Harold Perrineau returns as Boyd as the new season dives deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Man in Yellow, Jade and Tabitha’s shocking discovery, and the consequences of Smiley’s comeback.
Jacob Tierney, the show’s creator, shared some insights into season two, which is planned to be filmed this summer and released in April 2027.
Actress Madeline Brewer, known for her role in Help, showed off a striking new haircut at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Santa Monica on April 18th. She debuted a very short bob, cut just above her chin.