Kin

2018·Show
1Episode in1Season
93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Kin is a drama about the complexities of life, love and family relationships. Years have passed since Yoke and Ella had their lives turned upside-down when they returned to be with their rightful families after having been swapped at birth. Years later, Yoke has seemingly embraced her role as a status-conscious, high society Shelley, assuming a leadership role in the family business. Ella has accepted her fate as a member of the salt of the earth, working-class Loh family but struggles to make something of her life. Has the nature vs nurture battle run its course or are relationships between the families still as fraught and complicated as ever ? The Lohs, Shelleys, Hassans, and Balas have overcome personal loss, incarceration, as well as estrangement of their loved ones; yet lingering tensions remain. Mysteries continue to unfold as characters pursue their individual agendas, while emotional drama abounds as surprising twists are revealed that threaten the stability to which they…
Family SagaIdentity DramaNature vs NurtureIntertwined DestiniesEmotional ComplexityGenerational ConflictLong-Form NarrativeCharacter-DrivenRelationship-Focused

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Kin legally?

Kin is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kin worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Kin have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 1 episodes and is still in production.

When did Kin air?

It started in 2018 and is still in production.

What language is Kin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Singapore.

In how many countries can I watch Kin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kin in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kin use?

GayngsterRevenge Before ReasonLocked Out of the LoopEven Evil Has StandardsIt's All About MeSatellite Love InterestRewarded as a Traitor DeservesReplacement GoldfishArchnemesis DadBig, Screwed-Up FamilyDriven to SuicideEvil Matriarchand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Kin, including Gayngster, Revenge Before Reason, Locked Out of the Loop.

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