Hulu has dropped the gripping trailer for its upcoming crime series, A Thousand Blows, created and showrun by the brilliant Steven Knight. Inspired by true-life stories, the series delves deep into the violent and brutal world of London’s East End during the 1880s, a time when survival meant navigating a treacherous web of crime, betrayal, and power struggles. With a star-studded cast and a compelling narrative, A Thousand Blows promises to be a gritty, unforgettable journey into the heart of London's underworld.
At the center of the series are Hezekiah (Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Francis Lovehall), two friends from Jamaica who find themselves drawn into the criminal underbelly of the East End. Their fates collide with Mary Carr (Erin Doherty), the Queen of an all-female criminal gang known as The Forty Elephants. As the trio becomes entangled with Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham), a notorious boxer and criminal kingpin, the story unfolds into a fierce battle of the old world against the new, highlighting the tension between tradition and change, power and survival.
A Thousand Blows brings together a talented ensemble cast, including Malachi Kirby, Francis Lovehall, Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, Jason Tobin, and James Nelson Joyce. The series is written by Ameir Brown, In Sook Chappell, Harlan Davies, and Yasmin Joseph, with a diverse group of directors such as Dionne Edwards, Katrin Gebbe, Ashley Walters, Tinge Krishnan, Nick Murphy, and Coky Giedroyc, ensuring a dynamic and multifaceted approach to the storytelling.
Set to debut on February 21st, 2025, A Thousand Blows looks poised to be one of Hulu’s most exciting releases, blending historical drama with gritty crime and powerful performances. The trailer alone promises an intense, action-packed series that explores the complex lives of those caught in a world of crime and survival.
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