This City Is Ours, a new crime drama from writer Stephen Butchard, has an official release date. The eight-part series, starring Sean Bean, will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm on Sunday, 23 March.
Here’s the Lowdown: The series, set primarily in Liverpool (with some filming in Spain), follows Michael, a man long involved in organized crime. He works for his friend Ronnie (Sean Bean), the gang leader. When Ronnie considers retirement, Michael, who is in love with Diana, starts to imagine a different life. However, a missing drug shipment and Ronnie’s son Jamie’s ambition threaten everything. The strong cast also includes James Nelson-Joyce, Michael Kavanagh, Hannah Onslow, Jack McMullen, Julie Graham, Laura Aikman, Kevin Harvey and Saoirse-Monica Jackson.
What This Means Now: Viewers have a firm date to anticipate this new crime drama. The 23 March premiere puts it squarely in the BBC’s spring schedule. The show presents another gritty look at the criminal underworld, with a focus on family, love, and the corrupting influence of power.
The Bigger Picture: This City Is Ours looks at themes of ambition, greed, and the fight for control within a crime family. The main tension arises from Michael’s hope for a life with Diana, contrasted with the escalating conflict between him and Ronnie’s son, Jamie. The series presents a deep dive into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the high cost of power, all set against the backdrop of the drug trade. It’s an eight-part drama focusing on the brutal world of organized crime.
