Series synopsis
A Thousand Blows is a British drama television series that premiered on Disney+ on February 21, 2025. It was created by Steven Knight. It stars Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham and Caoilfhionn Dunne.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow
- Erin Doherty as Mary Carr
- Stephen Graham as Henry 'Sugar' Goodson
- Caoilfhionn Dunne as Anne Glover
- Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long
- Jemma Carlton as Belle Downer
- James Nelson-Joyce as Edward 'Treacle' Goodson
- Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody
Supporting cast
- Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond
- Nadia Albina as Verity Ross
- Jason Tobin as Mr Lao
- Daniel Mays as William 'Punch' Lewis
- Gary Lewis as Jack Mac
- Francis Lovehall as Alec Munroe
- Tom Davis as Charlie Mitchell
- Ned Dennehy as Bull Jeremy
- Catherine McCormack as Sophie Lyons
- Ian Donnelly as Worker
- David Hartley as Policeman
- Shane Noone as Inn Keeper
Guest cast
- Ian Donnelly as Worker
- David Hartley as Policeman
- Shane Noone as Inn Keeper
- Ashley Walters as Switch
- Elliot Cable as Dickie Summerville
- Elliot Warren as Sharkey Devenish
- Thomas Reddy as Punch's Son
- Alastair Ellery as Zoo Guard
- Kieran O'Brien as Mr Harkness
- Joel Ellis as Pastor Deacon
- Jair Ellis as Young Hezekiah Moscow
- Eddie Toll as Saul Woolfe
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 21, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 9, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Hezekiah and Alec arrive in London to make their fortunes and meet the alluring criminal, Mary Carr. |
February 21, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Hezekiah and Sugar's rivalry takes root, as Mary steps up her heist plans. |
February 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A bombing shakes up Wapping, disturbing Hezekiah and threatening Mary and Sugar's plans. |
February 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Hezekiah is a shadow of the man he once was, and Sugar Goodson drinks himself to death. |
January 9, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 London isn't done with Hezekiah. Mary makes her next move, and a battle looms. |
January 9, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The battle unfolds with devastating consequences, and Mary reveals her newly arrived accomplice. |
January 9, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 21, 2025 |
| Last aired | January 9, 2026 |
| Status | continue |