Sean Bean’s New Gangster Drama Shows Strong Performance on AMC+ Top Charts in America – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay)
In the competitive world of streaming, few shows manage to hold a top-five position for an entire week. Sean Bean’s latest venture, the intense crime drama This City Is Ours: A Crime Family Saga, achieved exactly that on AMC+ in the United States. Data from streaming analytics site FlixPatrol revealed the series’ steady climb and endurance amid a mix of blockbusters and originals.[1][2]
A Power Vacuum Ignites Liverpool’s Underworld
The series centers on Ronnie Phelan, a seasoned gang boss portrayed by Bean, who decides to step away from his cocaine empire. This choice unleashes a brutal contest for control between his son Jamie and Ronnie’s loyal deputy, Michael Kavanagh. Filmed across Liverpool and Spain, the production captured the raw tension of family ties strained by criminal ambition.[2]
James Nelson-Joyce plays the conflicted Michael, whose budding romance with Diana Williams adds layers of personal stakes. Hannah Onslow embodies Diana, while Jack McMullen takes on the role of the ambitious Jamie Phelan. Julie Graham rounds out key players in this ensemble-driven narrative created by Stephen Butchard. The eight-episode first season explores themes of legacy, loyalty, and the elusive dream of escape from a life built on crime.[3]
Steady Climb Through Streaming Rankings
FlixPatrol’s AMC+ Amazon Channels overall chart captured the drama’s momentum. The show hit No. 2 on April 28, 2026, maintained No. 3 through May 2, dipped to No. 5 on May 3, and rebounded to No. 4 by May 4. By early May, it had logged 58 days in the top 10, a testament to its grip on American audiences.[1][2]
| Rank | Title | Days in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Winds | 76 |
| 3 | The Audacity | 20 |
| 5 | This City Is Ours | 58 |
| 8 | Original Gangsters with Sean Bean | 12 |
This snapshot from May 3 highlighted the series’ position alongside established hits. Interestingly, a companion docuseries narrated by Bean, Original Gangsters with Sean Bean, also charted at No. 8, profiling real-life figures like Al Capone and the Krays.[1][4]
Critical Praise Fuels Viewer Interest
Critics embraced the series early, awarding it a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from reviewers and 92% from audiences. Observers drew parallels to classics like The Sopranos and The Godfather for its family dynamics and moral complexities. Bean’s commanding presence as the patriarch anchored the story’s emotional core.[2][5]
The drama first aired on BBC One starting March 23, 2025, where it garnered strong response. AMC+ brought it stateside on March 5, 2026, releasing episodes weekly and reigniting buzz. Metacritic reflected a generally favorable reception with a score in the 70s from initial reviews.[5]
From BBC Hit to American Favorite
Production on season one began in May 2024, leading to its U.K. renewal announcement in May 2025. Filming for the second installment started that October, signaling confidence in the franchise’s potential. No updates have emerged on a third season as the focus shifts to completing the next chapter.[5]
Bean’s history with high-stakes roles, from Game of Thrones to rugged antiheroes, fits seamlessly here. The series’ U.S. traction underscores AMC+’s knack for importing British gems that resonate across the Atlantic. Viewers tuning in now find all eight episodes available, primed for binge-watching.[3]
As streaming landscapes evolve, This City Is Ours stands as a reminder of timeless appeal in crime tales. Its chart endurance suggests more eyes ahead, particularly with season two on the horizon. For fans of intricate underworld sagas, Ronnie Phelan’s world offers plenty to unpack.
