Reimagining Romeo and Juliet: 'Mint' Breathes New Life into a Timeless Love Story

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The article discusses the new drama 'Mint', a modern reimagining of Romeo and Juliet set in Scotland. The series, directed by Charlotte Regan, tells the story of two young lovers from feuding crime families.

Mint, the new drama from Charlotte Regan, is a bold reimagining of the classic love story, Romeo and Juliet. This electrifying drama tells the tale of impossible love between two people from bitter crime rival families.

The series stars Emma Laird as Shannon, the daughter of a Scottish crime family, and Benjamin Coyle-Larner, also known as Loyle Carner, as Arran, the prodigal son of a different crime family. Their eyes meet across a down-at-heel train station, and they are incompatible and irresistible to one another.

Charlotte Regan drew inspiration from her own experiences and those of her cast and crew. The drama features a unique visual style, with sparse dialogue and a focus on visual storytelling. The show's use of Super 8 fragments and VHS-style footage adds to its distinctive aesthetic.

The cast, including Laura Fraser and Lindsay Duncan, deliver powerful performances that bring depth and nuance to the story. Emma Laird praises Regan for keeping her acne in the show, saying it's a huge part of her character's authenticity.

Mint is available on BBC iPlayer from Monday, April 20th, with the series airing on BBC One from 9 pm that night.