'Kinahan: The True Story of Ireland's Mafia' is a four-part documentary by BBC Northern Ireland that delves into the criminal activities of the Kinahan family, showcasing their evolution from small-time offenders to a global organized crime group. Directed by Tim Robinson, the series utilizes extensive archive footage, including police surveillance methods, and features insights from law enforcement and journalists. By employing a comprehensive historical lens, it offers a stark contrast to other crime documentaries, emphasizing its significance and depth in tracing the empire's origins from Dublin streets, particularly St Teresa's Gardens.
Every time one of them shows off their perfect, pearly white teeth or their buffed bodies for the camera, you wonder how many drug addicts' worn-out veins or rotted septums paid for the expensive dental work or exclusive gym subscription.
Produced, filmed and directed by Tim Robinson, it's a landmark achievement. It features a wealth of archive footage, including extraordinary police surveillance videos from the UK.
It adds up to nothing short of a complete history of a criminal empire from its small beginnings to the present day.
Given that the Kinahan empire was built from the ground up in the streets of south inner-city Dublin, it's precisely the kind of series broadcasters in the Republic should be making.
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