A Thousand Blows
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
2025 – 2026
Premiered: Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Steven KnightLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
As Murtagh's grip tightens, things come to a head for Hezekiah, Sugar, and Mary.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-16
Cast & Creators
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Malachi Kirby
Hezekiah Moscow
Erin Doherty
Mary Carr
Stephen Graham
Henry 'Sugar' Goodson
Caoilfhionn Dunne
Anne Glover
Morgan Hilaire
Esme Long
Jemma Carlton
Belle Downer
James Nelson-Joyce
Edward 'Treacle' Goodson
Hannah Walters
Eliza Moody
Darci Shaw
Alice Diamond
Nadia Albina
Verity Ross
Jason Tobin
Mr Lao
Daniel Mays
William 'Punch' Lewis
Gary Lewis
Jack Mac
Ned Dennehy
Bull Jeremy
Catherine McCormack
Sophie Lyons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Knight
Stephen Haren, Jonny Richards, Kate Lewis, Steven Knight, Damian Keogh
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Stephen Haren
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is A Thousand Blows about?
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.
How many seasons does A Thousand Blows have?
A Thousand Blows comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in A Thousand Blows?
Key cast members in A Thousand Blows include Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Morgan Hilaire.
Who created or directed A Thousand Blows?
A Thousand Blows was developed and directed by Steven Knight.