Tom Hardy’s crime drama MobLand is surging on Paramount+ ahead of its September 18 premiere, with Collider calling it one of Guy Ritchie’s most popular shows ever. The show stars Hardy as Harry Da Souza, a fixer tied to one of London’s biggest crime families, and it arrives with a stacked cast including Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Paddy Considine, and Joanne Froggatt.
The surge comes as the show’s second season approaches. At the time of writing, MobLand was ranked sixth on FlixPatrol. A surge like this is common before a show returns, suggesting anticipation is high. Whether it is high enough to knock off Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness, which is currently dominating Paramount+, remains to be seen.
The Show Behind the Surge
MobLand follows Harry Da Souza, a fixer associated with one of London’s biggest crime families. The series explores the complicated world of London’s criminal underworld, where loyalties are fragile and danger is always lurking.
The first season premiered last March. Fans are not waiting for the September 18 premiere at 9 am ET. Instead, they are refreshing their memories of what happened before the show returns. With a little over a year having passed since the season finale, there is no better time to freshen up on what transpired.
“A surge like this is common before a show returns and suggests anticipation is high.”
What the Surge Means
The surge on Paramount+ is a strong signal of fan interest. It is common for shows to see a bump in viewership before a new season premieres, and MobLand‘s current ranking suggests the audience is paying attention.
Whether the show can unseat Lioness is another matter. The Sheridan series is currently dominating Paramount+ and is now trending on Prime Video. MobLand will have to perform strongly on Friday to make a dent.
The question hangs over the next few days. Collider’s coverage of the surge points to the show’s popularity, but the rankings will show how the audience responded.
The Cast and the Crime World
The cast of MobLand is a major draw. Brosnan plays Conrad, Mirren plays Maeve, Considine plays Kevin, and Froggatt plays Jan. The show’s focus on London’s criminal underworld gives it a distinct setting.
Guy Ritchie has found major success on television this year. His Young Sherlock launched on Prime Video earlier this year and was renewed for another season. His Netflix crime thriller The Gentlemen, starring Theo James, returned for a second season despite a long delay between seasons.
| Show | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MobLand | Paramount+ | Second season approaching |
| Lioness | Paramount+ | Currently dominating |
| Young Sherlock | Prime Video | Renewed |
| The Gentlemen | Netflix | Second season returned |
The comparison to The Gentlemen is notable. While that show is the second-most popular show on Netflix globally at the time of writing, MobLand is on schedule. The first season premiered last March, meaning the show is arriving at its second season on a tighter timeline than The Gentlemen.
The surge on Paramount+ ahead of the September 18 premiere suggests the audience is ready for more. What remains unknown is whether that audience is large enough to push past Lioness.
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