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- Watch Mint for free on BBC iPlayer
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- All 8 episodes available now in U.K.
Mint is an 8-part crime drama created, written, and directed by Charlotte Regan. Billed as 'Romeo and Juliet with guns', the series blends gangster drama, romance, and dark comedy, with our critic describing it as a modern “Romeo and Juliet” set among rival Scottish crime families.
The story follows Shannon Evans (Emma Laird), the daughter of a powerful crime boss, who falls in love with Arran (Ben Coyle-Larner/Loyle Carner), a member of a rival gang. Their relationship threatens the balance between the two criminal families while exposing tensions inside Shannon’s own household.
We loved it – you've never seen a crime drama like it – and all eight episodes are streaming now in the UK. Abroad? Here's where to watch Mint online and on TV from anywhere in the world, potentially for free.
How to watch Mint in the UK for free
How to watch Mint from anywhere
If you're keen to watch Mint but you're away from the UK and access to the show is geo-blocked, then you could use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do. Plus, we have a great 75% discount on our #1 VPN...
How to watch BBC iPlayer with a VPN
Using a VPN to unblock Mint (2026) is very straightforward. Just follow these steps:
1. Download and install a VPN: As we say, our top choice is NordVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location: Open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select your home geographical location (anywhere in the UK).
3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream: In this case, just head to BBC iPlayer.
What devices can I watch BBC iPlayer on?
- Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
- Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
- Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
- Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
- Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
- Freely
- Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
- Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)
- iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
- LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
- NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
- PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
- Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
- Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)
- Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
- Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
- YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
- Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)
How to watch Mint around the world
Can I watch Mint online in the US, Canada, Australia and worldwide?
Loyle Carner fans in the US, Canada and Australia can expect Mint to stream on BritBox later this year – but there is no confirmation of a global release date.
In the mean time, if you're a UK resident traveling abroad, you can use this VPN to watch your usual streaming services from anywhere in the world.
Note: Not all VPNs work for this, but NordVPN does. It's also great for privacy and comes with a 30-day risk-free trial.
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