MobLand season two

The first season of MobLand saw the Harrigan family ignite a brutal gang war that led to unexpected betrayals and a pile of bodies. Now that the dust has settled, the second instalment of this gritty Paramount+ drama sees the crime family, fractured and weakened, targeted by a new and more powerful threat. Meanwhile, capable fixer Harry (Tom Hardy) has his loyalties tested once tensions start to rise. Opening with a meeting at a dog track that quickly goes awry, the latest series wastes no time throwing viewers back into the chaos of this Guy Ritchie-produced world of violence and fast-talking gangsters. The star-studded cast is in top form, with the first two episodes kicking events off in promising fashion.

Tom Hardy’s performance alone is reason enough to watch this show. A genre veteran who’s previously starred in Peaky Blinders, Locke and Taboo, Hardy brings so much emotion and nuance to the hardened character with subtle looks and gestures that tell audiences he’s more than just a hired gun. Although showrunner Jez Butterworth’s dialogue isn’t as punchy as Ritchie’s own writing, relying more on crassness than dry wit, Hardy takes to the script with ease. This is best seen in an early interaction where Harry intimidates a witness. Hardy balances sombreness with menace and humour to remind viewers why he’s one of the best.

Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren are delightful as Conrad and Maeve, the heads of the Harrigan household. They’re dysfunctional, manipulative and even more psychotic than before. Mirren especially seems to be having a blast playing the villain. Toby Jones also returns as corrupt detective Colin Tattersall, who’s joined by newcomer Johnny Flynn as Frankie, an up-and-coming figure in the criminal underworld brought in to take on the Harrigans. Dressed in a tracksuit, sporting a mod haircut, and speaking with a quiet intensity, Frankie is reminiscent of Jack O’Connell’s Sir Jimmy from 28 Years Later. Despite his limited screen time in the first two episodes, Flynn makes a huge impression in what’s shaping up to be the series’ most memorable new addition.

Although not as stylish as The Gentlemen, series two of MobLand is a worthy genre contender. It’s fast-paced, darkly funny at points and carried by an A-list ensemble that’s made even better by standout turns from Hardy and Flynn.

Andrew Murray

MobLand season two is released on Paramount+ on 18^th September 2026.

Watch the trailer for MobLand season two here: