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Mint review – the most outrageously beautiful TV show since Twin Peaks
- Mint is hailed as a visually sumptuous thriller with a bold, nontraditional take on gangland drama.
- The Guardian emphasizes the show’s distinctive VHS-style footage and dreamlike sequences.
- Emma Laird and Laura Fraser receive praise for their performances in a story about trauma and loyalty.
- The review acknowledges a major tonal shift toward a broader examination of trauma and power.
- It is noted that Mint diverges from typical gangster thrillers and minimizes conventional detective tropes.
- The piece predicts mint offers a powerful payoff despite potential genre fatigue.
- Shannon’s family dynamics and moral complexities drive the show’s emotional core.
- Mint is described as a Manchester-based crime show with a Scottish setting and Shakespearean echoes.
- The Guardian highlights the series as a debut with a powerful visual payoff and careful storytelling.
- The review places Mint among standout contemporary dramas for its artistry and ambition.
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