MobLand: Inside Paramount's Gripping Crime Drama - Meet the Harrigans (Part 1)
When Paramount+ premiered MobLand on March 30, 2025, it shattered records, becoming the streaming service's largest global series launch ever with 2.2 million viewers tuning in on opening day. Created by Ronan Bennett and directed by industry heavyweight Guy Ritchie, this British crime drama delivers a visceral exploration of London's criminal underworld that's equal parts brutal and captivating.
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The Premise: A Family at War
Set against the gritty backdrop of London's crime syndicate, MobLand plunges viewers into an explosive conflict between two warring families: the Harrigans and the Stevensons. Power, loyalty, and survival collide as these criminal empires battle for dominance in a kill-or-be-killed struggle that threatens to topple kingdoms and destroy lives.
At the heart of this chaos stands Harry Da Souza, a street-smart and dangerously handsome "fixer" employed by the Harrigan family. As tensions escalate and violence erupts, Harry must navigate treacherous waters, protecting the Harrigans' interests while preventing an all-out gang war. The show's tagline says it all: "Family above everything."
With Guy Ritchie's signature stylistic flair—think the raw energy of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels meets the sophisticated tension of Revolver—MobLand delivers ten episodes of pulse-pounding drama that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
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Meet the Harrigan Family
Harry Da Souza - Tom Hardy
Tom Hardy leads the cast as Harry Da Souza, the Harrigan family's indispensable fixer. Hardy brings his trademark intensity and magnetic screen presence to this complex character—a man who operates in the shadows, mediating conflicts and eliminating problems before they escalate.
Harry is defined by his calculated restraint. Nothing about him provokes attention, from his understated wardrobe to his methodical approach to problem-solving. He's equally comfortable negotiating with dodgy fentanyl dealers as he is sitting in the bar at The Ritz. Hardy's performance captures the duality of a man who must be both diplomat and enforcer, charming and lethal.
The role required Hardy to embody physicality and precision—his character's Salomon shoes muffle his footsteps, ensuring nobody knows when he's coming. It's this attention to detail that makes Harry such a compelling protagonist.
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Conrad Harrigan - Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan commands the screen as Conrad Harrigan, the powerful patriarch of the Harrigan crime family. Having relocated from London to the Cotswolds, Conrad represents old-world sophistication married to ruthless criminal acumen.
Brosnan's Conrad is a study in contradictions: refined yet dangerous, traditional yet adaptable. He's a man who understands that true power doesn't need to announce itself. His Irish roots inform his character's sensibilities, and his move to the countryside reflects a desire for the appearance of legitimacy while maintaining iron-fisted control over his criminal empire.
The former James Bond actor brings gravitas and menace to the role, creating a character who can shift from charming country gentleman to cold-blooded crime lord in a heartbeat.
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Maeve Harrigan - Dame Helen Mirren
Dame Helen Mirren delivers a tour-de-force performance as Maeve Harrigan, Conrad's wife and the family's matriarch. Described by costume designer Rebecca Hale as having a "Lady Macbeth feel," Maeve is a woman who wields power from the shadows.
Rarely leaving her home, Maeve operates as the family's strategic mind—calculating, ruthless, and utterly devoted to protecting the Harrigan legacy. Mirren imbues the character with quiet menace, making every scene she inhabits crackle with tension.
Maeve's Catholicism and Irish heritage are central to her identity, reflected in the religious jewelry she wears constantly. She's not part of the Cotswolds social scene; she exists apart, focused solely on family and empire.
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Kevin Harrigan - Paddy Considine
Paddy Considine portrays Kevin Harrigan, son of Conrad and Maeve, and Harry's longtime working partner. Kevin represents the next generation of the Harrigan empire—raised in the business, hardened by experience, and fiercely loyal to his family.
Considine brings depth to Kevin, portraying him as both capable lieutenant and dutiful son. His partnership with Harry forms one of the show's central relationships, built on years of trust and shared experiences in the criminal underworld.
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Eddie Harrigan - Anson Boon
Anson Boon lights up the screen as Eddie Harrigan, the young, flashy, and entitled member of the family. Eddie is everything the other Harrigans are not—loud, ostentatious, and desperate to prove himself.
Boon's Eddie is a London kid with more money than sense, wearing designer everything and sporting rose-tinted glasses through which he views his dangerous lifestyle. He's the family's wild card—reckless, impulsive, and often creating problems the others must solve.
Despite his flaws, Eddie's character provides crucial energy and unpredictability to the family dynamic, and Boon's performance makes him simultaneously frustrating and oddly endearing.
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Seraphina Harrigan - Mandeep Dhillon
Mandeep Dhillon plays Seraphina Harrigan, a London-based member of the family who brings sophistication and intelligence to the Harrigan operations. Seraphina represents the modern face of the family business—educated, strategic, and unafraid to assert herself in a male-dominated world.
Dhillon's performance adds crucial dimension to the family, showing that the Harrigans' power extends beyond brute force to include cunning and adaptability.
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The Supporting Players
Jan Da Souza - Joanne Froggatt
Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey) portrays Jan Da Souza, whose connection to Harry adds emotional complexity to the fixer's otherwise calculated existence.
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Lara Pulver - Kevin's Wife
The talented Lara Pulver (Sherlock) brings her considerable acting chops to the series in a key supporting role.
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Jasmine Jobson - Support Fixer
Jasmine Jobson (Top Boy) joins the cast, bringing authenticity and grit to the London crime landscape.
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Daniel Betts - The Older Harrington Sibling
Daniel Betts rounds out the main cast with a compelling performance that adds depth to the show's complex web of relationships.
The Stevenson Family: The Enemy
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Richie Stevenson - Geoff Bell
Geoff Bell plays Richie Stevenson, patriarch of the rival Stevenson family. Where the Harrigans represent understated power, the Stevensons are brasher, flashier, and more overtly criminal.
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Vron Stevenson - Annie Cooper
Annie Cooper portrays Vron, Richie's wife, described as having a "south London, bridge and tunnel" aesthetic—think The Only Way Is Essex meets organized crime.
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Behind the Scenes: The Creative Team
MobLand represents a collaboration between some of television's most talented creators:
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Created by: Ronan Bennett (Top Boy)
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Directed by: Guy Ritchie, Anthony Byrne, Daniel Syrkin, and Lawrence Gough
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Written by: Ronan Bennett and Jez Butterworth (all ten episodes)
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Music by: Matt Bellamy (Muse) and Ilan Eshkeri
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Theme Song: "Starburster" by Fontaines D.C.
The series was filmed between November 2024 and March 2025 in London, with production wrapping just four days before the premiere—a testament to the breakneck pace of modern television production.
Critical Reception
MobLand has received generally positive reviews, holding a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise Tom Hardy's "gruff charisma" and note that while the series "hardly reinvents the genre," it "nails its conventions with crunchy style and memorable performances."
The show's success led to a swift renewal, with Paramount+ announcing a second season on June 23, 2025—a clear indication that audiences have embraced the Harrigans' brutal world.
Why MobLand Resonates
In an era of prestige television, MobLand stands out by embracing genre conventions while elevating them through exceptional performances and Guy Ritchie's distinctive visual style. The show doesn't apologize for being a crime drama; instead, it leans into what makes the genre compelling: complex characters, moral ambiguity, and the eternal question of whether family loyalty justifies criminal acts.
Tom Hardy's magnetic performance anchors the series, but it's the ensemble cast that makes MobLand truly special. From Pierce Brosnan's menacing patriarch to Helen Mirren's calculating matriarch, every actor brings depth and nuance to their role.
The show also benefits from its authentic London setting. Unlike crime dramas that treat location as mere backdrop, MobLand makes London a character unto itself—the divide between north and south, east and west, all playing into the territorial conflicts that drive the narrative.
Looking Ahead
With the first season now complete and a second season confirmed, MobLand has established itself as must-watch television. The show's record-breaking premiere numbers demonstrate audience appetite for sophisticated crime drama that doesn't shy away from violence while maintaining emotional resonance.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll dive deep into the fashion and wardrobe of MobLand— exploring how costume designer Rebecca Hale created distinct visual identities for each character, from Conrad's countryside sophistication to Eddie's flashy designer excess.
MobLand is available to stream on Paramount+, with all ten episodes of Season 1 now available.
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