---
title: "Bang"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bang-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 74412
imdb_id: "tt7194490"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 14
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Bang (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bang-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bang is a 2017 drama and crime television series set in Port Talbot, Wales, starring Jacob Ifan as the loner Sam Jenkins and Catrin Stewart as his police detective sister, Gina. The plot follows Sam's life as it is transformed by acquiring a gun and breaking the law, while Gina makes it her mission to track down the weapon's owner.

The narrative unfolds as a family saga running parallel to an inquiry into the shooting of a local businessman. This police investigation ultimately raises difficult questions for Sam and Gina regarding the murder of their father when they were young children. The series features multiple series, with the second broadcast on S4C in early 2020.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A loner acquires a gun and breaks the law, while his policewoman sister hunts its owner."

### Why Watch
- Follows a gripping family saga set in Port Talbot, Wales.
- Explores the dynamic between a law-breaking brother and his ambitious policewoman sister.
- Weaves a local business shooting inquiry together with a childhood murder mystery.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers who dislike crime dramas involving family secrets and illegal firearms may want to skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and crime-focused, blending a family saga with an unfolding police investigation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #family-saga, #crime-drama, #police-investigation, #cold-case, #welsh-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
### Season 2 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 14
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (29%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 10 (71%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Roger Williams
- **Networks / Studios**: S4C

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Catrin Stewart** as *PC Gina Jenkins*
- **Jacob Ifan** as *Sam Jenkins*
- **Jack Parry-Jones** as *PC Luke Lloyd*
- **Suzanne Packer** as *Chief Inspector Layla Davies*
- **Nia Roberts** as *Linda Jenkins*
- **Gareth Jewell** as *DCI Carl Roberts*
- **Chris Reilly** as *Ray Murray*
- **Sara Lloyd** as *Patricia Rose*
- **Dyfan Dwyfor** as *DI Morgan Riley*
- **Hedydd Dylan** as *Caryn Riley*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Bang (2017)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is Bang (2017) worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy crime dramas that combine sibling conflict with deep-rooted family mysteries.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Bang?
The series spans multiple series, including a second broadcast that aired in February and March of 2020.

### Q: Are there any essential episodes to watch first?
The provided sources do not specify individual episode listings or essential viewing guides.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bang — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/74412)
- [Bang (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_(TV_series))
- [Bang (TV Series 2017– ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7194490/fullcredits/)
- [Bang (TV Series 2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/74412-bang/cast)
- [Queen of the South Reviews](https://www.metacritic.com/)
- [The Big Bang Theory final season to end in 2019 - BBC News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45278187)

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