The new season of A Thousand Blows is now available for streaming. The historical crime drama from Steven Knight returns with its main cast for a second chapter set in London’s 1880s underworld. The show continues the stories of Jamaican immigrant boxer Hezekiah Moscow, gang leader Mary Carr, and boxing kingpin Sugar Goodson one year after the events of the first season. This guide details the full cast of characters for Season 2 and provides complete information on the series’ official soundtrack.
A Thousand Blows Season 2 Cast and Character Guide
The second season features the return of the show’s central trio alongside a large ensemble of supporting characters. Two significant new actors also join the cast.
Malachi Kirby returns as Hezekiah Moscow. After the traumatic events of the first season, Hezekiah is described as “a shadow of the man he once was” and is driven by a need for revenge. His journey in the new season involves trying to rebuild his life and return to the boxing ring.
Erin Doherty is back as Mary Carr, the ambitious former leader of the Forty Elephants all-female gang. After her plans fell apart, she storms back into the East End with a risky new scheme to reassemble her gang and reclaim her position. The death of her mother becomes a major event that forces her to reconsider her goals.
Stephen Graham reprises his role as Henry “Sugar” Goodson. The feared boxing promoter is now at his lowest point, estranged from his family and struggling with alcohol. His storyline focuses on seeking redemption and mending the relationship with his brother.
The main returning ensemble includes:
- James Nelson-Joyce as Edward “Treacle” Goodson, Sugar’s younger brother.
- Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond, Mary’s loyal second-in-command.
- Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody, a senior member of the Forty Elephants.
- Jason Tobin as Lao Lam, the hotelier freed from prison.
- Daniel Mays as William “Punch” Lewis, who runs the boxing pub.
- Robert Glenister as Indigo Jeremy.
- Susan Lynch as Jane Carr, Mary’s mother.
Notable additions to the cast for Season 2 are Ned Dennehy as Bull Jeremy, a new gangland figure, and Catherine McCormack as Sophie Lyons. Dennehy has previously worked with creator Steven Knight on Peaky Blinders.
Creator Steven Knight explained the character-focused approach for this season, stating the story takes the main characters on separate paths to delve deeper into their personal struggles. Actor Malachi Kirby noted that Hezekiah’s new ambitions are a form of survival, as he searches for a community where he can thrive.
Complete A Thousand Blows Soundtrack Guide
The original score for A Thousand Blows was composed by Federico Jusid, known for his work on The Secret in Their Eyes and A Gentleman in Moscow. The official soundtrack album was released digitally by Hollywood Records in February 2025. It features 25 tracks that capture the drama, tension, and atmosphere of 1880s London’s criminal underworld.
The album includes the main “Opening Titles” theme along with pieces that underscore key characters and moments. Several tracks are co-composed with Adrian Foulkes. The full track list is:
- Opening Titles
- Sugar Goodson Takes on the World
- Mary and Hezekiah
- Pronounced Dead
- Hopeless
- The Gang
- Drowning
- I Am Beyond Men
- The Elephants Attack
- Indigo Jeremy Sends His Regards
- Dealing With Ghosts
- You Need to Work on Your Stamina
- I Am Queen Now
- Fair and F***ing Square
- The Heist
- Bare Fists
- Song for the Forsaken
- Lao’s Revenge
- Fascinated by You
- Miss Lala
- The Pigs Are Coming!
- The Fight
- Here to Stay
- The Champ’s Entrance
- Done!
The soundtrack is available for streaming and download on major digital music services.
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A Thousand Blows Season 2 Release Information
A Thousand Blows Season 2 premiered on January 9, 2026. The season consists of six episodes, each about an hour long. In the United States, the series streams on Hulu. Internationally, it is available on Disney+. The entire first season is also available on these platforms for viewers who need to catch up.
The series is inspired by true stories and real historical groups, including the all-female shoplifting gang the Forty Elephants and the West Indian boxer Hezekiah Moscow. It is created and executive produced by Steven Knight, with Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters also serving as executive producers through their company Matriarch Productions.
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