Series synopsis
Gangs of London is a British action & adventure drama crime television series that premiered on Sky Atlantic on April 23, 2020. It was created by Gareth Evans, Matt Flannery. It stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Joe Cole, Michelle Fairley and Orli Shuka.
When the head of a criminal organisation, Finn Wallace is assassinated, the sudden power vacuum his death creates threatens the fragile peace between the intricate web of gangs operating on the streets of the city. Now it’s up to the grieving, volatile and impulsive Sean Wallace to restore control and find those responsible for killing his father.
Premise
When the head of a criminal organisation, Finn Wallace is assassinated, the sudden power vacuum his death creates threatens the fragile peace between the intricate web of gangs operating on the streets of the city. Now it’s up to the grieving, volatile and impulsive Sean Wallace to restore control and find those responsible for killing his father.
Premise: Anyone can fall.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Elliot Finch
- Joe Cole as Sean Wallace
- Michelle Fairley as Marian Wallace
- Orli Shuka as Luan Dushaj
- Lucian Msamati as Ed Dumani
- Jasmine Armando as Saba
- Narges Rashidi as Lale
- Brian Vernel as Billy Wallace
Supporting cast
- Jing Lusi as Vicky
- Fady Elsayed as Faz
- Ray Panthaki as Jevan Kapadia
- Pippa Bennett-Warner as Shannon Dumani
- Asif Raza Mir as Asif Afridi
- Colm Meaney as Finn Wallace
- Richard Dormer as Cornelius Quinn
- Paapa Essiedu as Alexander Dumani
- Andrew Koji as Zeek
- T'Nia Miller as Simone Thearle
- Waleed Zuaiter as Koba
- Aymen Hamdouchi as Hakim
Guest cast
- Garmon Rhys as Patrick
- Kwong Loke as Wong
- Constantine Gregory as Molotok
- Edward Apeagyei as Kwame
- David Bradley as Jim
- Florist Bajgora as Besmir
- Mark Perry as Gordon Peters
- Lee Charles as Len
- Rhys Meredith as Man Under Bucket
- Elif Knight as PKK Soldier
- Serhat Metin as Turkish Truck Driver
- Oliver Lavery as Abattoir Worker
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | April 23, 2020 | April 23, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 20, 2022 | December 1, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 8 | March 20, 2025 | May 8, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Finn Wallace, London's most powerful criminal, is dead - and nobody knows who ordered the hit. |
April 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The taps are off for all gangs in London except Asif Afridi, so frustrated Kurdish gang leader Lale decides to hit a shipment of his cows that are being used to smuggle heroin. Elliot makes a connection with a key member of the Dumani family. Sean unleashes his fury after he makes a discovery about his father’s murder. |
April 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Lale is asked to make an impossible decision. Will she choose her homeland or her family? Sean enacts a dangerous plan. Elliot takes on a new foe. Ed is confronted with shocking evidence of Finn’s deal with Luan. |
April 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A new ruling force is running London, but not everyone is happy with their methods and a rebellion is brewing. |
October 20, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Billy Wallace returns to London to seek revenge. Meanwhile, someone is picking off more of Koba's associates. |
October 20, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Marian Wallace is forced out of hiding and made to confront his past as Koba launches a terrifying helicopter attack on his enemies |
October 27, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When Elliot's drug shipment is spiked, rocking the Gangs and causing hundreds of deaths, the hunt is on for who is responsible. |
March 20, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Sean, Billy and Cornelius make a drastic attempt to reclaim London, while Luan tries to take revenge and Elliot seeks answers. |
March 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Elliot's investigation puts him on a direct collision course with the Mayor. Marian decides whether to reunite with her family. |
April 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Atlantic |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 23, 2020 |
| Last aired | May 8, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |