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Next of Kin

2018·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb6.5Metacritic–5.2Rotten Tomatoes70%60%
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Next of Kin fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Whip-smart general practitioner Dr. Mona Harcourt lives in London with her political lobbyist husband Guy and her family. When a bomb goes off in London on the same day that her brother, Dr. Kareem Shirani, is abducted in Pakistan, Mona's charmed life is shaken to its core.
Political ThrillerFamily in CrisisKidnapping DramaInternational IntrigueContemporary ThreatsHigh StakesCharacter-DrivenPsychological SuspenseAction & EspionageCross-Cultural Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Justin Chadwick, Jamie Childs
Written by:
Paul Rutman, Natasha Narayan
Produced by:
Rebecca Ferguson
Composed by:
Alex Heffes, Peter Bateman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Next of Kin

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Where can I stream Next of Kin legally?

BritboxThe RokuBritBoxPluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

Next of Kin is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Next of Kin worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Next of Kin rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Next of Kin have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Next of Kin?

Critics70
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Next of Kin higher (70) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Next of Kin air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Next of Kin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Next of Kin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Next of Kin in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Next of Kin use?

Resentful GuardianAbusive ParentsBirthday EpisodeFood SlapFirst Day of School EpisodeAge-Appropriate AngstBratty Half-PintOnly Known by Their NicknameChristmas EpisodeHates Their ParentWe Named the Monkey "Jack"Bratty Teenage Daughterand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Next of Kin, including Resentful Guardian, Abusive Parents, Birthday Episode.