Sean Bean’s Gritty Gangster Series Is 1 of the Most Popular Shows on AMC+ in America

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The BBC crime drama This City Is Ours, featuring actors from Game of Thrones, is gaining popularity internationally and is now a hit in America on AMC+.

According to data from FlixPatrol, the crime drama This City Is Ours has been consistently popular on AMC+ for the past week. It reached the #1 spot on April 27th and stayed in the top three for most of the week. As of May 3rd, it was at #5, facing strong competition from another crime series at #1 and the horror movie The Mortuary Assistant at #4. Despite not having any new episodes in almost a year, This City Is Ours‘ continued success on the chart is noteworthy. The series originally aired on BBC One last year and follows a crime boss trying to retire after one final deal goes wrong.

Sean Bean Plays Crime Boss Ronnie Phelan in This City Is Ours

Ronnie Phelan, the head of a Liverpool crime organization, is ready to retire. However, his retirement plans are disrupted by a fierce conflict between his trusted lieutenant, Michael Kavanagh, and his hot-headed son, Jamie.

The cast of This City Is Ours includes Hannah Onslow (known for The Doll Factory) as Diana Williams, who is Michael’s girlfriend and works as a restaurant manager. Darci Shaw, from Netflix’s The Irregulars, plays Melissa Sullivan, Jamie’s fiancée and the mother of his child. Julie Graham plays Elaine Phelan, Ronnie’s wife and Jamie’s mother.

The eight-part series This City Is Ours was available in the U.K. last year, but U.S. viewers could only start streaming it on AMC+ recently. It premiered in the United States on March 5, 2026, and has quickly gained popularity.

Fans of compelling crime dramas are also captivated by This City Is Ours. The show has received fantastic reviews, boasting a 93% score from critics and a 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Many viewers have compared it to classics like The Sopranos and The Godfather, praising its distinctive location and relatable storytelling, even while acknowledging it doesn’t break entirely new ground.

A Second Season of This City Is Ours Is On The Way

Now that the first season of This City Is Ours is available on AMC+, it’s likely we’ll see more episodes soon. The series was renewed for a second season in May 2025, and while a release date hasn’t been announced, making the first season widely available suggests the new season might arrive sooner than expected.

Season one was filmed in Liverpool and Spain, starting in May 2024, and premiered on March 23, 2025. With filming for season two beginning in October 2025, now is a great time to catch up with the show on AMC+ while we wait for more news about the upcoming season.

This City Is Ours is now streaming on AMC+ in the United States.

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2026-05-04 05:36