Stars of This City Is Ours Defend Series Against Crime Glamourization Claims

The cast of the Liverpool crime drama This City Is Ours has responded to allegations that the series glamorizes crime and portrays the city negatively. Actors Jack McMullen and James Nelson-Joyce emphasized that the show is fundamentally about relationships and could be set in any major city.

The series, which follows the fictional Phelan crime family, has been renewed for a third season and is set to return on BBC One on October 25. Despite facing criticism for potentially stereotyping Liverpool, the actors assert that the show accurately depicts the consequences of crime.

Nelson-Joyce highlighted the importance of authenticity in representing the city, stating that the production team was careful to avoid stereotypes. Overall, the cast expressed pride in the positive reception of the series, which has garnered BAFTA nominations and an average viewership of 6.1 million during its first season.