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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Hardy's 'MobLand' just wrapped up with a stunning finale — and I can't wait for a season 2
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After the premiere of "MobLand," I felt the Paramount Plus show had a major problem, but showed a lot of promise. Fast forward to today's (June 1) season finale, and I can confirm the show wound up delivering on that promise — and then some. No, the show's not perfect by any means. Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren are incredible actors ... just not in this show. They're such caricatures of Irish gangsters that I'm still surprised they agreed to perform their roles the way they did. Then again, there is something very "Guy Ritchie" about their performance, and given the English director's involvement in the show's talented creative team, maybe Brosnan's and Mirren's performance was directed by him in particular. Even though this show isn't technically a Guy Ritchie series — he's an executive producer and director, but "The Day of the Jackal" creator Ronan Bennett is the creative lead behind "MobLand" — it has Ritchie's fingerprints all over it, including the finale. You don't even have to go back far to find a Guy Ritchie movie that feels related to "MobLand." I couldn't stop thinking about "The Gentlemen" while watching this show, especially how much Tom Hardy's Harry Da Souza reminds me of Charlie Hunnam's Raymond Smith. Also, there's plenty of violence. Spoilers for 'MobLand' beyond this point All season long, "MobLand" has been building toward an all-out gang war between the Harrigans and the Stevensons. To call it a simmering conflict would be an understatement. There's been dismemberment, car bombings and much more violence besides. But things go up a notch in the finale. The entire Stevenson crime family gets wiped out in a brilliant move by Harry that involves luring all of Richie Stevenson's (Geoff Bell) soldiers away from the rival gang leader, eliminating them in a hail of gunfire, grenades and bombs. Then, of course, Harry and Kevin (Paddy Considine) kill Richie and the Harrigan family lawyer, O'Hara (Lisa Dawn), who turned out to be a rat. It may be cliche, but this was my favorite part of the episode. First, seeing Harry's move play out in a way that lets you know what's coming just enough for you to get excited for the payoff. Second, Kevin delivering the line 'The Harrigans say hello' right before killing Richie is excellent. Yes, the killer delivering a final line right before the kill has been done before, but it still works. This show may have started slow, but now that the season is over, I can freely admit I've fallen for "MobLand." It's the perfect role for Hardy, who is great on screen with Conisidine. It's just the right blend of clever dialogue, brooding, double crossing and violence, even if the show definitely has some flawed performances and occasionally devolves into cliche. So, Paramount, give us "MobLand" season 2. I'm shocked that the show hasn't been renewed already, even after the finale's release on Paramount Plus. The show is clearly setting up a season 2 with Harry versus the notorious Kat McAllister (Janet McTeer) or a lieutenant of hers we have yet to meet. If we get that showdown, it could genuinely produce a great season of television. Watching Hardy and McTeer on screen this episode gave me real Timothy Olyphant and Margot Martindale in "Justified" season 2 vibes, and that might be one of the greatest seasons of television ever made. Paramount owes it to us and the show to give it the chance to build on a season that's gotten better and better with every episode. Stream "MobLand" on Paramount Plus 'Your Friends and Neighbors' season finale proves there are no consequences as long as you're rich and look like Jon Hamm 'Hacks' shocking season 4 finale has me hopeful season 5 could be the show's best yet — here's why 'The Last of Us' season 2 finale live — reactions, who survived, recap and more
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
MobLand season 2: will there be a series 2 on Paramount+?
MobLand fans are demanding more episodes of Paramount Plus 📺 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... MobLand debuted on Paramount+ earlier in the year. It featured an all-star cast including Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan. But will it be back for further episodes? For fans of grown-up crime dramas, Paramount Plus has become an invaluable addition to the streaming landscape. Boasting the likes of Yellowstone, 1923 and Tulsa King, it always finds a way to expand your watch list. The latest addition to the line-up came in the form of MobLand - a thriller that features a truly all-star cast. Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren are joined by the likes of Paddy Considine. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Debuting back in March, it released episodes weekly through to the start of June. But fans have been left wondering if they can expect more in the future. Has MobLand been renewed for a second season? Tom Hardy in MobLand | Luke Varley/Paramount+ Paramount Plus has not publicly commented on the future of the show - so it is not yet known if MobLand will return for a second season. However, Collider reported that following its season one finale on June 1, the show overtook Yellowstone on the app's own charts. MobLand star offers verdict on season two chances Following its conclusion earlier this month, fans have been clamouring for an update on its future. One took to social media and wrote: 'Mmm okay, When season two?' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Another echoed: 'Mobland is the best show I've seen in years oh my god. Announce season two immediately.' Fortunately for viewers, one of the stars of the show has issued a promising verdict on its future. Speaking to Collider, Joanne Froggatt - who played Tom Hardy's wife Jan Da Souza in the show - said: 'We're just hopeful. We'll keep our fingers crossed. 'Obviously, nothing's official yet, so yeah, we're just very hopeful to be able to carry on the story for sure. I'd love to.' Joanne is not the only star from the show to speak about its potential future. Pierce Brosnan added: 'I honestly don't know what's going to happen. I have some ideas in my head, but I have not expressed those to Guy Ritchie or to Jez Butterworth or Ronan Bennett, who are the writers. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I have no idea. I don't know. I mean, I didn't know going in last time, so there's a part of me that's quite happy to let it all just unfold before me. Right now, I'm just feeding the chickens, I'm painting, I'm golfing, and that's what I do — enjoying life.'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rising star who steals the scene from Tom Hardy in MobLand has famous parents
The teen who plays Tom Hardy's daughter in Prime crime drama MobLand has been revealed to be the real life child of two actors. Her father is a Welsh comedian and movie star while her mum has starred in Channel 4 and ITV dramas A new rising star has turned heads in the Prime Video crime drama MobLand, and she just happens to come from one of Britain's most famous showbiz families. 19-year-old actress Teddie Allen plays Tom Hardy's daughter in the gritty new series, which also features screen legends Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. Teddie is generating buzz for her powerful performance, and while watching the series, viewers may have thought her family name sounds familiar. They would be right, as she is the daughter of actors Keith Allen and Tamzin Malleson, and the half-sister of Lily Allen and Alfie Allen. Teddie recently spoke to The Sunday Times about what it was like growing up in a household full of celebrities, saying: "When I was at junior school, older girls started asking me if my mum and dad were on telly or if Lily Allen was my sister. That feels a bit weird when you're little. "And when we were out shopping people would run up to my dad and call him 'a legend' or 'a hellraiser'. If they wanted a selfie it was usually me that ended up taking it. "I wanted to say, 'You might think he's a legend and a hellraiser, but did you know that he calls me into the living room to get the TV remote from the coffee table because he's too lazy to get off the armchair?'" Teddie also admitted that there were downsides to growing up with famous parents, adding: "Foolishly, when I was about 11, I started googling my family and wish I hadn't. There was even some horrible stuff about me, saying how awful my name was. I didn't know these people, so what's it got to do with them?" Although she is technically a nepo baby, the actress revealed that her father refused to give her a leg up in his line of work. She shared: "When I told him I was interested in acting, he said there was no way he was paying for some fancy acting college or hustling for work for his daughter. At the time I was a bit put out, but now I see he was right." Keith chimed in to agree with her, saying: "Teddie seems to be drifting towards acting but I can promise you that she has never been pushed or encouraged by me or Tamzin. None of this nepotism s**t. If she wants to do it, she can do it herself. I didn't have anybody helping me." He also was adamant that she isn't getting into acting for the fame, adding: "She seems quite wary of stepping into the public eye, or whatever you want to call it, because she's seen that it doesn't always have a positive outcome. That's the best way to approach it. All these people that are so desperate to be famous: f*** off." Teddie already has a handful of credits to her name, including Swallows and Amazons, Cider with Rosie, and Four Kids and It. However, her part in MobLand is her biggest role to date.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who?
Her older sister has achieved a string of UK chart hits as well as performing multiple times at Glastonbury rising star Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who? ONE of the rising stars of the latest TV blockbuster Mobland is a secret nepo-baby. The actress in question has begun playing the role of Tom Hardy's on-screen daughter, Gina Da Souza, in the popular new series. Advertisement 9 This actress is a secret nepo-baby - but do you know her famous dad and siblings? Credit: Getty 9 She is currently playing Gina in MobLand Credit: Paramount Pictures 9 The rising star is the latest in her family to achieve fame Credit: Paramount Pictures But she is unlikely to have been fazed working with such a huge star having grown-up with plenty of famous faces in her own home. The 19-year-old's dad is a famous actor whilst she counts a Game of Thrones star as a brother and a UK pop legend with plenty of number ones as her sister - but do you know who she is? Britain's newest nepo-baby is in fact Teddie Allen. She is the daughter of Keith Allen and the sister to Alfie and Lily. Advertisement Smile singer Lily is arguably the most famous of the Allen clan thanks to her glittering global music career. She rose to fame in 2006 with her chart-topping album, Alright, Still, and quickly rose up the ranks to become one of music's biggest stars. Lily, 38, has since released a total of four albums, has toured the globe alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, played at Glastonbury and even carved out a stage career as an actress. More recently, she has become a podcaster too thanks to her BBC show with TV presenter pal and fellow nepo-baby, Miquita Oliver, the daughter of TV chef, Andi Oliver. Advertisement Whereas brother Alfie had his big break in the hit TV show, Game of Thrones. He played Theon Greyjoy in each of the programme's series from start to finish. Lily Allen seen on 'date' with actor James Norton at festival after joining dating app 37-year-old Alfie has also enjoyed roles in John Wick and JoJo Rabbit. Rising star Teddie has already opened up on her nepo-baby status by admitting that as a child she was regularly the one to take snaps of her famous relatives with their fans when they were stopped out on the street. Advertisement Discussing growing up as part of the Allen clan, Teddie previously told The Sunday Times: "When I was at junior school, older girls started asking me if my mum and dad were on telly or if Lily Allen was my sister. That feels a bit weird when you're little. "When we were out shopping people would run up to my dad and call him 'a legend' or 'a hellraiser'. If they wanted a selfie it was usually me that ended up taking it. 9 Popstar Lily is her older sister Credit: Getty 9 Her father is Keith Allen Credit: BBC Advertisement 9 Whilst actor Alfie is also related to Teddie Credit: AP:Associated Press "I wanted to say, 'You might think he's a legend and a hellraiser, but did you know that he calls me into the living room to get the TV remote from the coffee table because he's too lazy to get off the armchair?" "As I got older it all started to make sense. I'd see pictures of him with Alex James from Blur or Jennifer Saunders, Neneh Cherry. There's a picture of me in the kitchen with Shaun Ryder from the Happy Mondays." Teddie continued to the publication: "Then there's Alfie and Lily. I used to love going to Lily's house because she had a swimming pool — Nick Grimshaw was there one day and taught me how to dive. Advertisement "Foolishly, when I was about 11, I started googling my family and wish I hadn't. There was even some horrible stuff about me, saying how awful my name was. "I didn't know these people, so what's it got to do with them?" MobLand streams on Paramount+. 9 Alfie rose to fame on Game of Thrones Credit: HBO Advertisement 9 Lily has had countless UK hits Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Mobland star is a nepo-baby with a famous dad and A-list siblings – can you guess who?
ONE of the rising stars of the latest TV blockbuster Mobland is a secret nepo-baby. The actress in question has begun playing the role of Tom Hardy's on-screen daughter, Gina Da Souza, in the popular new series. 9 This actress is a secret nepo-baby - but do you know her famous dad and siblings? Credit: Getty 9 She is currently playing Gina in MobLand Credit: Paramount Pictures 9 The rising star is the latest in her family to achieve fame Credit: Paramount Pictures But she is unlikely to have been fazed working with such a huge star having grown-up with plenty of famous faces in her own home. The 19-year-old's dad is a famous actor whilst she counts a Game of Thrones star as a brother and a UK pop legend with plenty of number ones as her sister - but do you know who she is? Britain's newest nepo-baby is in fact Teddie Allen. She is the daughter of Read More on Lily Allen Smile singer Lily is arguably the most famous of the Allen clan thanks to her glittering global music career. She rose to fame in 2006 with her chart-topping album, Alright, Still, and quickly rose up the ranks to become one of music's biggest stars. Lily, 38, has since released a total of four albums, has toured the globe alongside artists such as Miley Cyrus, played at Glastonbury and even carved out a stage career as an actress. More recently, she has become a podcaster too thanks to her BBC show with TV presenter pal and fellow nepo-baby, Miquita Oliver, the daughter of TV chef, Andi Oliver. Most read in News TV Whereas brother Alfie had his big break in the hit TV show, Game of Thrones. He played Theon Greyjoy in each of the programme's series from start to finish. Lily Allen seen on 'date' with actor James Norton at festival after joining dating app 37-year-old Alfie has also enjoyed roles in John Wick and JoJo Rabbit. Rising star Teddie has already opened up on her nepo-baby status by admitting that as a child she was regularly the one to take snaps of her famous relatives with their fans when they were stopped out on the street. Discussing growing up as part of the Allen clan, Teddie previously told "When we were out shopping people would run up to my dad and call him 'a legend' or 'a hellraiser'. If they wanted a selfie it was usually me that ended up taking it. 9 Popstar Lily is her older sister Credit: Getty 9 Her father is Keith Allen Credit: BBC 9 Whilst actor Alfie is also related to Teddie Credit: AP:Associated Press "I wanted to say, 'You might think he's a legend and a hellraiser, but did you know that he calls me into the living room to get the TV remote from the coffee table because he's too lazy to get off the armchair?" "As I got older it all started to make sense. I'd see pictures of him with Alex James from Blur or Teddie continued to the publication: "Then there's Alfie and Lily. I used to love going to Lily's house because she had a swimming pool — "Foolishly, when I was about 11, I started googling my family and wish I hadn't. There was even some horrible stuff about me, saying how awful my name was. "I didn't know these people, so what's it got to do with them?" MobLand streams on Paramount+. 9 Alfie rose to fame on Game of Thrones Credit: HBO 9 Lily has had countless UK hits Credit: Getty 9 Lily pictured with hers and Teddie's father, Keith Credit: Getty
