A Thousand Blows Series
Overview: A Thousand Blows is a gritty, atmospheric period drama set in the violent underworld of 19th-century London. Created by Steven Knight, the mind behind Peaky Blinders, the series follows two best friends from Jamaica—Hezekiah and Alec—as they arrive in London seeking opportunity but quickly find themselves pulled into the brutal world of illegal boxing.
As immigrants navigating a hostile new environment, the pair must confront both personal struggles and dangerous criminal forces. Their lives become entangled with Sugar Goodson, the notorious and feared boxer who dominates the East End’s underground fight scene. Rivalries, betrayals, and shifting loyalties shape a story that blends raw fight action with emotional character arcs.
Seasons: 2 Seasons
Episodes: Season 1 – 6, Season 2 –
Main Cast: Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow, Stephn Graham as Henry “Sugar” Goodson, Erin Doherty as Mary Carr, Francis Lovehall as Alex Munroe, Ziggy Heath as Peggy Bettinson, James Nelson-Joyce as Treacle Goodson, Jason Tobin as Lao, Jemma Carlton as Belle Downer, Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long, Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond.
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Season 1