This City Is Ours Premieres on BBC One

This City Is Ours is a new BBC crime drama set in Liverpool, focusing on the turbulent lives of crime figures Michael Kavanagh and Ronnie Phelan. The series, starring Sean Bean and James Nelson-Joyce, explores themes of toxic masculinity and the struggle between personal desires and criminal obligations. Michael, played by Nelson-Joyce, is an ambitious crime operator entangled in a power struggle with Ronnie’s son, Jamie, amidst a backdrop of a collapsing cocaine empire. The series also delves into Michael's personal life, particularly his relationship with Diana, which complicates his criminal endeavors. Filming took place in Liverpool and Spain, with the city's unique culture heavily influencing the series' atmosphere. Created by Stephen Butchard, the show will be available on BBC iPlayer and airs weekly on BBC One.