A Thousand Blows Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on April 23, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated April 23, 2025, 13:34 IST
Fans of gritty historical dramas have been eagerly awaiting news on A Thousand Blows Season 2, the follow-up to Steven Knight's captivating Victorian-era series. Set in the brutal underworld of 1880s London, the show blends bare-knuckle boxing, crime, and complex characters inspired by real-life figures. With Season 1 leaving viewers on a cliffhanger, here's everything we know about the release date, cast, and plot for the highly anticipated second season. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Potential Release Date
While Disney+ and Hulu have not announced an official release date for A Thousand Blows Season 2 , there's good news: the season has already been filmed back-to-back with Season 1. This production strategy suggests a shorter wait time compared to typical TV series. Creator Steven Knight has hinted that fans 'won't have to wait too long,' fueling speculation for a release in late 2025 or early 2026. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Expected Cast
The stellar cast of A Thousand Blows is a major draw, and Season 2 is expected to bring back the key players who survived the explosive first season. Based on the Season 1 finale teaser and official reports, here's who we anticipate seeing: Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow: The Jamaican immigrant turned boxing star, whose journey takes a darker turn after personal losses.
as Hezekiah Moscow: The Jamaican immigrant turned boxing star, whose journey takes a darker turn after personal losses. Erin Doherty as Mary Carr: The fierce leader of the Forty Elephants, an all-female crime syndicate, navigating her strained relationship with Hezekiah.
as Mary Carr: The fierce leader of the Forty Elephants, an all-female crime syndicate, navigating her strained relationship with Hezekiah. Stephen Graham as Henry 'Sugar' Goodson: The menacing bare-knuckle boxing kingpin, whose rivalry with Hezekiah remains central.
as Henry 'Sugar' Goodson: The menacing bare-knuckle boxing kingpin, whose rivalry with Hezekiah remains central. Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody: A key member of the Forty Elephants and Graham's real-life wife, expected to return.
as Eliza Moody: A key member of the Forty Elephants and Graham's real-life wife, expected to return. Jason Tobin as Mr. Lao: The innkeeper whose storyline might continue in Liverpool after his Season 1 escape.
as Mr. Lao: The innkeeper whose storyline might continue in Liverpool after his Season 1 escape. Morgan Hilaire as Alice Diamond: Mary's protégé, whose role could expand given her historical significance as a future Forty Elephants leader. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Potential Plot
A Thousand Blows Season 2 promises to pick up where the intense Season 1 finale left off, diving deeper into the gritty world of Victorian London's East End. The Season 1 ending saw Hezekiah grieving Alec's death and his relationship with Mary crumbling after she concealed the truth about Alec's killer.
Steven Knight has teased that Season 2 will deliver 'more of the same, expect the unexpected, but the stakes are higher.' This suggests more intense fights, deeper character conflicts, and surprising twists, all set against the vivid backdrop of 1880s London. A Thousand Blows Season 2
Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at BusinessUpturn.com
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