Disney+ Adds New Crime Drama from Peaky Blinders Creator for Streaming
Disney+ recently added a new historical crime drama series called A Thousand Blows, created by Steven Knight, the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders. The show is set in 1880s Victorian London and follows the rise of the Forty Elephants criminal gang alongside the city’s burgeoning boxing scene.
The plot revolves around two best friends from Jamaica, Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Munroe, who find themselves immersed in London’s bare-knuckle boxing world. Hezekiah’s talent catches the eye of the notorious Queen of the Forty Elephants, Mary Carr, played by Erin Doherty. The cast also includes Stephen Graham as Sugar Goodson, a formidable figure in the East End boxing scene.
A Thousand Blows has already garnered high praise for its electrifying performances and captivating blend of heists, sports, and historical elements. With an impressive 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the show has received glowing reviews from outlets like AV Club, London Evening Standard, Paste Magazine, RogerEbert.com, and Screen Rant.
Fans of Peaky Blinders and fans of historical dramas alike are highly recommended to check out A Thousand Blows on Disney+. The series has already been renewed for a second season, and all six episodes of the first season are available for streaming now. So, if you’re looking for a new show to dive into, A Thousand Blows might just be the perfect pick for you.
