Kin Season 1

Right now you can watch Kin Season 1 on and — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A solid audience has already found it — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Kin Season 1 is worth clearing space for. Kin Season 1 has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. 23 years ago, two baby girls, Ella (Jasmine Sim) and Yoke (Rachel Wan) were switched at birth. It was not an accident. Their mothers Loh May Wan (Margaret Lim) and Jessica Shelley (Sue Tan), rivals from primary school, attempt to unravel the truth behind the baby swap as they grapple with their birth-daughters who are their polar opposites in every way. Margaret Lim and Mastura Ahmad lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2018. Kin Season 1 uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Kin Season 1 belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Margaret Lim's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.