Tom Hardy's 2-Part Crime Thriller Is Officially One of His Best

Published Sep 16, 2026, 2:48 PM EDT

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This Friday, MobLand's fans return to London for another season of Guy Ritchie's hit crime thriller. The series was a hit when it premiered last year and became the most popular foreign show on Paramount+. Critical reception was also decent, with the first season scoring a 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics agreed that while MobLand does not break new ground in the gangster drama, the charisma of its lead actors, Tom Hardy especially, is enough to carry the show. The first season ended on a massive cliffhanger as the dynamics changed and the story grew.

Critics had the opportunity to watch the first four episodes for review, and they consider MobLand Season 2 an upgrade from the first. Collider's Therese Lacson called it "bigger and better than ever before." She also praised the show for not glamorizing the world of crime by showing the consequences. ScreenRant's Graeme MacArthur echoed Lacson's sentiments, saying this season has "elevated itself into a more prestigious realm of streaming television." Rachel Leishman of CBR was not as impressed with the season but was intrigued by Johnny Flynn's new character.

Based on Rotten Tomatoes reviews so far, MobLand Season 2 is a significant improvement over the first. The season has debuted with a perfect 100% score. Of course, this score will fluctuate as more reviews are added, but it's almost always a good sign when a season debuts with a high score. The real test begins when new episodes start streaming on Friday, September 18, and viewers see what it's really like.