Tin Star

Jim Worth moves his wife and teenage daughter from Britain to Little Big Bear, a small town beneath the Rocky Mountains, to take the job of police chief and build a quieter life. The family’s hopes are tested when a massive new oil operation brings an influx of workers, and with them drugs, prostitution and organized crime that strain civic institutions. Worth tries to keep his family safe while his own violent past, hinted at beneath the surface, begins to come up against the town’s unraveling. The show balances police procedure with family tension, keeping future twists out of view.

Created by Rowan Joffé, Tin Star premiered in 2017 and stars Tim Roth as Jim Worth / Jack Devlin, with Genevieve O'Reilly and Abigail Lawrie in principal roles. The series blends British production sensibilities with a North American setting.

Viewer ratings average 6.6 out of 10 from 157 votes, indicating mixed to favorable audience response. The series focuses on identity and the cost of trying to start over, family loyalty under pressure, and the corrupting influence of sudden wealth. Episodes shift between crime drama and family melodrama, often emphasizing moral ambiguity and the personal consequences of violence.

The show generated conversation around its depiction of resource-driven boom towns and the social disruption that can follow large industrial projects. Tim Roth’s portrayal of a deeply troubled lawman who masks a darker side became a recurring point of discussion among crime-drama fans, and the series is often cited in conversations about antihero figures on television.

Awards recognition was limited during the show’s run, with no widely reported major industry wins. That said, the series drew attention for strong lead performances and sparked critical debate, even if it didn’t accumulate high-profile trophies.