Kin Season 3 underway after Bron Studios bankruptcy delay

What's happened

Emmett J. Scanlan confirms that Day One for Kin’s third season has begun, with RTÉ and BBC involved. Production follows Bron Studios’ bankruptcy-related delays, and the cast is returning as the series plots its Dublin-set crime arc. Season three is anticipated to air next year.

What's behind the headline?

Analysis

• The timeline shows a restart after a funding setback, signaling resilience in Irish TV production.
• Emmett Scanlan’s update provides a reliable insider cue that filming is resuming, which can reassure fans and investors.
• The collaboration with RTÉ and BBC remains pivotal for distribution and cross-border appeal, potentially expanding Kin’s audience beyond Ireland.
• The question now is how Bron Studios’ bankruptcy will still influence budgeting, schedules, and cast availability, and whether new financing structures are in place to prevent further delays.
• Readers should watch for official production schedules and release windows as the season progresses, and for any casting changes tied to the new financing framework.

How we got here

Kin, an Irish crime drama, was renewed for a third season earlier amid recovery from Bron Studios’ bankruptcy that paused production. Emmett J. Scanlan, who plays Jimmy Kinsella, has posted a message confirming that Day One has begun and that RTÉ and the BBC remain involved. The Irish production, originally built around Dublin’s gangland backdrop, will continue under new production arrangements as the team pushes forward after the financial setback.

Our analysis

Independent: Kin season 3 update from Emmett Scanlan confirms Day One; RTÉ and BBC involved. The Guardian previously reported on Kin’s renewal and Bron Studios bankruptcy impacting production. RTÉ blurb and BBC involvement remain central to Irish-UK collaboration.

Go deeper

• When is Kin Season 3 expected to air now that production has begun?
• Will Bron Studios’ bankruptcy affect the budget or cast stability for Kin Season 3?

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