Why watch?

Tom Hardy as a ruthless gang leader pulls you in from the first scene — the guy acts with his entire body, not just his face. It's set on cramped northern English streets and every conversation between bosses plays like an actual dangerous game where one wrong word could get someone killed. Pierce Brosnan shows up as an old-school criminal you actually respect, and the tension between them feels real.

Who is it for?

Watch this late at night when you want something dark and dense — Ronan Bennett's writing keeps shifting perspective and the power dynamics between characters, so it never settles into comfortable rhythms. If Peaky Blinders or The Sopranos worked for you, you'll find that same weight here. Fair warning: plenty of violence, language, and adult content — not for kids.

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Plakat — MobLand

MobLand

2025 · 1 season8.3TV-MA
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Two mob families clash in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives.

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Two London crime families go to war in this brutal drama created by Ronan Bennett, and everyone around them gets caught in the crossfire. Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan lead the rival clans, and the tension between them simmers in every scene—you can feel the violence building before a single punch lands. Paddy Considine and Joanne Froggatt play people trapped in the middle, trying to survive as their worlds collapse. If you liked The Sopranos or Peaky Blinders, this has that same gritty, character-driven intensity.

Why watch?

Tom Hardy as a ruthless gang leader pulls you in from the first scene — the guy acts with his entire body, not just his face. It's set on cramped northern English streets and every…

Who is it for?

Watch this late at night when you want something dark and dense — Ronan Bennett's writing keeps shifting perspective and the power dynamics between characters, so it never settles…

Similar titles

If you liked the slow-burn tension between the old guard and new money in MobLand, with Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan basically having entire conversations through stares, check out…

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