Tom Hardy plays a leading role in a gripping R-rated gangster thriller, which is set to release new episodes next month. While Tom Hardy has always been selective about his roles in film and television, he has become even more discerning in recent years. Aside from the Venom films, he has appeared in only a few projects over the last decade.
Among his recent works, MobLand has emerged as one of his most acclaimed projects. The series not only received positive feedback from audiences and critics upon its debut, but it also performed well enough to secure a renewal for another season. Reports indicate that MobLand season 3 is also being considered, although its confirmation will depend on the performance of season 2.
Before MobLand season 3 is confirmed, fans of Tom Hardy can anticipate the premiere of season 2, which is just a month away. MobLand season 2 premieres on Friday, September 18 at 3:01 a.m. ET on Paramount+, following a weekly release schedule.
Thankfully, MobLand Season 2 Isn’t The Last Time We’ll See Tom Hardy As Harry Da Souza
This year, MobLand made headlines for several controversial reasons. Reports indicated that Tom Hardy had been dismissed from the series and would not return for its third season. Allegedly, tensions and creative differences between Hardy and showrunner Ronan Bennett, as well as executive producer Jez Butterworth, had escalated to the point where they decided to continue the series without him.
Some reports even suggested that the show’s creators were actively seeking a replacement for him.
This news disappointed many viewers, as Tom Hardy was one of the primary reasons they tuned into the series. According to reviews of MobLand season 1, it does not establish itself as a unique crime drama and largely relies on familiar tropes and devices of the genre.
The performances of the cast elevate it above many other crime shows. Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Harry Da Souza was particularly outstanding, making him the show’s main draw.
Fortunately, new reports have emerged indicating that MobLand season 2 may not mark the end of Tom Hardy’s journey. Although MobLand has not been officially renewed for season 3, the behind-the-scenes issues that led to Hardy’s departure are reportedly being resolved. While the future of the show remains uncertain, Hardy’s return for season 3 now appears more probable.
MobLand Is Great, But Doesn’t Compare To Other Tom Hardy Crime Shows
MobLand truly excels when it is viewed through Harry Da Souza’s lens, illustrating how he serves as an intermediary caught between rival London cartels and competing enforcers. With Guy Ritchie directing some episodes and Ronan Bennett as its creator, MobLand presents a stylistic and immersive portrayal of violence and complex criminal operations.
However, despite its strengths, MobLand does not fully showcase Tom Hardy’s remarkable range as an actor. Other crime dramas like Peaky Blinders and Taboo have done a better job of allowing Tom Hardy to display his acting prowess. While Harry Da Souza is a reasonably well-crafted character, he appears somewhat one-dimensional compared to James Delaney from Taboo and Alfie Solomons from Peaky Blinders. Both James and Alfie are more eccentric and unpredictable characters, providing Hardy ample opportunity to oscillate between menace and vulnerability. Overall, both Taboo and Peaky Blinders offer more compelling narratives than MobLand.
Nonetheless, since Tom Hardy's roles as Alfie and James in Peaky Blinders and Taboo, respectively, have concluded, anticipation builds for what he will bring to his portrayal of Harry in MobLand‘s second season and beyond.
