A Thousand Blows: new drama series about underground boxing with Stephen Graham

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Published on January 25, 2025 at 04:11 p.m.
With A Thousand Blows, Steven Knight plunges us into London's East End of the 1880s, between underground boxing and social struggles. Starring Stephen Graham and Malachi Kirby, from February 21, 2025 on Disney+.

Following the success of series such as Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight returns with A Thousand Blows, a historical drama that explores the ruthless world of underground boxing in London's East End in the 1880s. Created by a talented collective of writers, the series stars Malachi Kirby, Francis Lovehall and the charismatic Stephen Graham, also executive producer.

At the heart of this story is Hezekiah Moscow, a Jamaican boy plunged into a society in the throes of post-industrial transformation. Fascinated by boxing matches, he quickly attracts the attention - and rivalry - of influential figures in this world, notably Sugar Goodson, played by Stephen Graham. The series promises an intense social fresco of survival, ambition and confrontation in a captivating historical context.

Where and when can you see A Thousand Blows in France?

A Thousand Blows will be available on Disney+ from February 21, 2025.

Synopsis: Jamaican Hezekiah Moscow finds himself immersed in the violent crucible of the post-industrial revolution in London's East End. Fascinated by the underground boxing matches that were so popular at the time, he meets Mary Carr, leader of the Forty Elephants, a notorious female gang fighting for survival on a daily basis. As he trains to fight, he takes on Sugar Goodson, a formidable boxer whose rival he quickly becomes, far beyond the ring.

A Thousand Blows will appeal not only to fans of intense , immersive historical series , but also to those with a passion for tales of social struggle and destinies marked by adversity. If you've enjoyed works such as Peaky Blinders or Gangs of New York, this series could captivate you.

The brutal world of underground boxing, as yet little explored on screen, is one of the key elements of A Thousand Blows. The inclusion of a female gang, the Forty Elephants, adds an intriguing perspective and a broader dimension to the social and historical context.

The casting is also a strong asset: Stephen Graham, accustomed to intense roles, should win fans over with his interpretation of a complex antagonist. Similarly, Malachi Kirby, seen in Small Axe, brings emotional depth to a character seeking recognition in a hostile world. On the other hand, those who prefer contemporary or lighter-paced series may find A Thousand Blows too dark and demanding.

The series is based on meticulous historical reconstruction, with the participation of renowned British historian David Olusoga. In six episodes, it explores themes as varied as migration, social inequality and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the working classes.

With A Thousand Blows, Steven Knight offers a fascinating plunge into the Victorian East End, combining social struggle and personal drama. With its meticulous historical reconstruction and top-notch casting, this series is sure to impress fans of deep stories and visually arresting worlds.

This article is based on information available online; we have not yet viewed the film or series mentioned.

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