Tin Star (2017)
A raw, character-driven crime thriller about identity, family, and the darkness that follows a man who can never truly escape his past.
Tin Star - Series Information
- Original Title: Tin Star
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Rowan Joffé
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Family
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 60 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 7, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), September 7, 2017 (Canada - 18+), September 7, 2017 (United Kingdom - 18), September 7, 2017 (Germany - 18), September 7, 2017 (France - 10), September 7, 2017 (Australia - M), September 7, 2017 (Brazil - 16), September 7, 2017 (Mexico - D), September 7, 2017 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: Sky Atlantic
- Production Companies: Kudos
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America
Tin Star - Plot
The story of Jim Worth, an expat British police officer starting a new life with his family as police chief in Little Big Bear, an idyllic town near the Rocky Mountains. When his small town is overrun by migrant workers from a massive new oil refinery – the wave of drugs, prostitution and organised crime that follows them threatens to sweep away everything in its wake.
Tin Star - Trailer
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Tin Star - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Rowan Joffé
Main Cast
- Tim Roth
- Genevieve O'Reilly
- Abigail Lawrie
- Christina Hendricks
- Ryan Kennedy
- Sarah Podemski
- Oliver Coopersmith
- Christopher Heyerdahl
- Ian Puleston-Davies
- Jenessa Grant
Writers
- Rowan Joffé
- Nathaniel Price
- Thomas Martin
Tin Star - FAQs
Who plays Jim Worth in Tin Star?
Tim Roth plays Jim Worth — also known as Jack Devlin — the troubled British police chief at the heart of the series. Roth's dual-identity performance is widely regarded as the show's standout element, blending quiet authority with explosive volatility across all three seasons.
What is Jim Worth's secret identity in Tin Star?
Jim Worth is revealed to be Jack Devlin, a former criminal from Liverpool who reinvented himself under a new name. This hidden past resurfaces throughout the series, driving much of the conflict as his old life collides violently with the new one he has built for his family in Canada.
Why does Season 3 of Tin Star move to Liverpool?
Season 3, subtitled Liverpool, travels back to Jack Devlin's origins in England. The final six episodes explore the roots of his criminal past and bring his story full circle, offering closure to the dual-identity arc that defined the entire series and resolving long-standing questions about his family history.
Is Tin Star based on a true story?
Tin Star is not based on a true story. It is an original drama created by Rowan Joffé. The series draws on real-world themes — such as the social disruption caused by oil industry expansion in remote communities — but the characters and plot are entirely fictional.
Where can you stream Tin Star?
Tin Star is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be purchased digitally through the Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability may vary depending on your region.
How many seasons and episodes does Tin Star have?
Tin Star ran for three seasons and 25 episodes in total. Season 1 contains 10 episodes, Season 2 has 9 episodes, and Season 3 (Liverpool) wraps the story in 6 episodes. A small collection of special episodes is also available under Season 0.
Who created Tin Star and when did it premiere?
Tin Star was created by Rowan Joffé and premiered on September 7, 2017, on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom. The series was produced by Kudos and filmed across locations in Canada and the UK, with the final season shifting its setting to Liverpool, England.
What are some shows similar to Tin Star?
Viewers who enjoyed Tin Star may also appreciate Occupied (2015), a tense Scandinavian political thriller, A Very English Scandal (2018) for its sharp British drama, Quarry (2016) for its morally complex protagonist, and Waco (2018) for its gripping portrayal of crime and authority in conflict.
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