A Thousand Blows
Created by Steven Knight
On Disney+
A gritty Victorian crime drama following two Jamaican immigrants navigating the violent criminal networks of London's East End, balancing period atmosphere with contemporary storytelling about displacement and survival.
Hezekiah and Alec, two friends from Jamaica, finds themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of London's East End. Here they meet Mary Carr, Queen of an all-female criminal gang known as the Forty Elephants, and run afoul of Sugar Goodson, criminal kingpin and notorious boxer.
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Is A Thousand Blows violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is A Thousand Blows scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Does A Thousand Blows leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is A Thousand Blows easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is A Thousand Blows sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
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Like A Thousand Blows
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Thousand Blows
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Thousand Blows, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Thousand Blows, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Thousand Blows, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
