🥊A Thousand Blows Season 2: The Return of Blood, Brotherhood & Betrayal

Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty & Stephen Graham Lead the Fierce New Chapter on Disney+

⚔️ The Battle for London Rages On — January 9, 2026

The cobbled streets of 1880s East End London are about to run red again. After captivating audiences with its gritty world of survival, “A Thousand Blows” returns for Season 2 on January 9, 2026, streaming exclusively on Disney+ (and on Hulu in the U.S.).

Created by Steven Knight, the visionary mind behind Peaky Blinders, this historical drama dives deeper into the power, politics, and peril of a world where bare-knuckle boxing meets criminal empire-building.

💥 A Story Forged in Blood and Redemption

The new season picks up one year later. Hezekiah Moscow (played by BAFTA winner Malachi Kirby) is no longer the fighter we once knew — he’s haunted, broken, and shadowed by guilt. Meanwhile, Henry “Sugar” Goodson (Emmy winner Stephen Graham) drowns in regret, estranged from his family and spiraling toward self-destruction.

But when Mary Carr (Erin Doherty, The Crown) — the cunning leader of the Forty Elephants, an all-female criminal syndicate — storms back into town with her fierce second-in-command Alice Diamond (Darci Shaw), London’s underworld erupts once again.

“You can’t bury the past in the East End… it always claws its way back.”

Mary’s return ignites new alliances, new betrayals, and a dangerous plan that could either reclaim her throne or destroy everyone she loves.

👑 Returning Cast & New Faces

Season 2 reunites its powerhouse ensemble with new and old faces from London’s darkest corners:

• Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow

• Erin Doherty as Mary Carr

• Stephen Graham as Sugar Goodson

• James Nelson-Joyce as Edward “Treacle” Goodson

• Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond

• Daniel Mays as William “Punch” Lewis

• Susan Lynch as Jane Carr

• Jason Tobin as Lao Lam

• Gary Lewis, Nadia Albina, Morgan Hilaire, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Aliyah Odoffin, and Robert Glenister all reprise their roles

And joining this brutal world:

• Ned Dennehy as Bull Jeremy

• Catherine McCormack as Sophie Lyons

🥊 The World of “A Thousand Blows”

Set in the industrial underbelly of 1880s London, the show immerses viewers in a city where survival is a sport and every secret has a price.

Season 1 introduced us to the Forty Elephants, a real-life all-female crime gang, and the men who lived by their fists in the illegal boxing pits of Wapping . Now, Season 2 expands that world — revealing deeper rivalries, political manipulation, and the crumbling morality of those trying to survive in a city built on violence.

“We fight to live, we steal to survive, we love to destroy.”

🎬 Behind the Gloves: The Team Behind the Chaos

Season 2 boasts an impressive creative lineup:

• Created by: Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo)

• Written by: Steven Knight, Yasmin Joseph, Harlan Davies, Insook Chappell, Ameir Brown

• Directed by: Katrin Gebbe (Episodes 1–3) and Dionne Edwards (Episodes 4–6)

• Executive Producers: Stephen Graham, Hannah Walters (Matriarch Productions), Damian Keogh & Kate Lewis (The Story Collective), Tom Miller & Sam Myer (Water & Power Productions), Jonny Richards (Disney+)

• Historical Advisor: Professor David Olusoga

This powerhouse team ensures A Thousand Blows continues its reputation for visceral storytelling, authentic detail, and emotional brutality.

🔥 Themes: Power, Loyalty, and the Price of Survival

Season 2 deepens its exploration of:

• 🥊 Redemption — Can Hezekiah find peace in a world that rewards only violence?

• 👑 Power and Betrayal — Will Mary Carr’s ambition finally cost her everything?

• 🕯️ Legacy — What becomes of those who rule empires built on blood and lies?

The series continues to blur the line between hero and villain, forcing viewers to question who truly deserves survival in a world that shows mercy to none.

📺 Streaming Details

📅 Premiere Date: January 9, 2026

🎞️ Where to Watch: Disney+ (UK & Ireland) | Hulu (U.S.)

📦 Episodes: 6

🌍 Genre: Historical Drama / Crime / Action

🎥 Created by: Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders)

⚙️ Why Fans Can’t Miss It

If you loved Peaky Blinders’ smoky swagger and Gangs of London’s grit, A Thousand Blows Season 2 promises a perfect blend of style, savagery, and soul. The fights are rawer. The women are fiercer. The stakes? Higher than ever.

“London belongs to the bold — and the bloodied.”

🩸 Final Word

A Thousand Blows Season 2 is not just a return — it’s a resurrection.Every punch lands heavier, every betrayal cuts deeper, and every moment reminds you why Steven Knight remains one of television’s boldest storytellers.

Get ready for six episodes of pure, unforgiving power when A Thousand Blows returns January 9, 2026, only on Disney+.