A Thousand Blows (2025)
A raw, visceral period drama plunging deep into the criminal heart of Victorian London's East End, where survival demands everything.
A Thousand Blows - Series Information
- Original Title: A Thousand Blows
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Created by: Steven Knight
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 21, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), February 21, 2025 (Canada - 18+), February 21, 2025 (Germany - 12), February 21, 2025 (France - 16), February 21, 2025 (New Zealand - 16), February 21, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), February 21, 2025 (Brazil - 16), February 21, 2025 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: Disney+
- Production Companies: The Story Collective, Matriarch Productions, Water & Power Productions, The Walt Disney Company EMEA, Nebulastar
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
A Thousand Blows - Plot
Hezekiah and Alec, two friends from Jamaica, finds themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of London's East End. Here they meet Mary Carr, Queen of an all-female criminal gang known as the Forty Elephants, and run afoul of Sugar Goodson, criminal kingpin and notorious boxer.
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A Thousand Blows - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Steven Knight
Main Cast
- Malachi Kirby
- Erin Doherty
- Stephen Graham
- Caoilfhionn Dunne
- Morgan Hilaire
- Jemma Carlton
- James Nelson-Joyce
- Hannah Walters
- Darci Shaw
- Nadia Albina
Writers
- Steven Knight
- Yasmin Joseph
- Ameir Brown
- Harlan Davies
- In-sook Chappell
Executive Producers
- Damian Keogh
- Sam Myer
- Kate Lewis
- Hannah Walters
- Tom Miller
A Thousand Blows - FAQs
Where can you watch A Thousand Blows?
A Thousand Blows is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. The series premiered on Disney+ on February 21, 2025. Availability may vary by region, so checking JustWatch is recommended for the most up-to-date streaming options in your country.
Is A Thousand Blows based on a true story?
A Thousand Blows draws on real historical figures and events. Mary Carr and the Forty Elephants were an actual all-female criminal gang in Victorian London, and boxing culture was central to East End life in the 19th century. Creator Steven Knight weaves fictional characters into this authentic historical backdrop.
Who are the main actors in A Thousand Blows?
The series stars Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow and Erin Doherty as Mary Carr, with Stephen Graham as the fearsome Sugar Goodson. The supporting cast includes Caoilfhionn Dunne, Morgan Hilaire, Jemma Carlton, James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Walters, Darci Shaw, and Nadia Albina.
What is A Thousand Blows about?
A Thousand Blows follows Hezekiah and Alec, two Jamaican friends who arrive in Victorian London's East End and become entangled in its criminal world. They encounter Mary Carr, queen of the all-female Forty Elephants gang, and clash with Sugar Goodson, a feared boxing kingpin and criminal overlord.
Will there be a Season 2 of A Thousand Blows?
Yes, A Thousand Blows has already been confirmed for a second season. The series is structured across two seasons of six episodes each, totalling 12 episodes. Season 2 is currently in production, with the show listed as a returning series set to continue in 2026.
Who created A Thousand Blows?
A Thousand Blows was created by Steven Knight, the acclaimed British writer and showrunner best known for creating Peaky Blinders. Knight also serves as a writer and executive producer on the series, which reunites him with Peaky Blinders collaborators Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters.
How many episodes does A Thousand Blows have?
A Thousand Blows consists of 12 episodes across two seasons. Season 1 contains 6 episodes and Season 2 also contains 6 episodes. The first season premiered on Disney+ on February 21, 2025, with Season 2 expected to follow in 2026.
What is the content rating for A Thousand Blows?
A Thousand Blows is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains depictions of violence, criminal activity, and adult themes set within the brutal criminal underworld of Victorian London's East End.
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