Surviving the Victorian London underworld has never been trickier than in season 2 of A Thousand Blows. The underrated series, created by the same man behind global hit Peaky Blinders, made a comeback in January 2026.
A mix of boxing and crime, the Disney+ show continues to deliver both thrills and moving character drama. Will this trend continue with a possible season 3?
A Thousand Blows Season 3 Release Date
At the time of writing, the series hasn’t been officially renewed for more episodes. Creator Steven Knight is quite busy with the Peaky Blinders movie arriving next month. He’s also writing the next official James Bond film.
However, that doesn’t mean a renewal is out of the question. For now, all we can do is wait and see. If A Thousand Blows season 3 becomes reality, it could arrive sometime in 2027.
A Thousand Blows Cast
- Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow
- Erin Doherty as Mary Carr
- Stephen Graham as Henry “Sugar” Goodson
- James Nelson-Joyce as Edward “Treacle” Goodson
- Jason Tobin as Lao Lam
- Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond
- Hannah Walters as Eliza Moody
- Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long
What Could Happen in A Thousand Blows Season 3?
Set in the underground boxing scene of Victorian London’s East End, A Thousand Blows is inspired by real figures and events.
The series revolves around Hezekiah Moscow, a Jamaican immigrant quickly pulled into the violent world of bare-knuckle prizefighting. As he becomes more famous, he collides with dangerous criminal factions and exploitative promoters. All while having to deal with the rigid racial hierarchies of 1880s Britain.
At the same time, the show tracks the rise of Mary Carr and the all-female crime syndicate known as the Forty Elephants. The group of expert shoplifters and street operators struggle for survival in a male-dominated landscape.
Finally, there’s terrifying veteran fighter Sugar Goodson, who sits at the centre of the boxing world. He’s equal parts threat and legend.
The second season ended with a bit of closure for the three characters, while also keeping the door open for future stories. Hezekiah and Mary are in New York, so there’s a good chance a possible A Thousand Blows season 3 will go transatlantic. Whether or not that happens, though, it remains to be seen.
Are There Other Shows Like A Thousand Blows?
If you’re into A Thousand Blows, we recommend checking out other historical crime series. The list includes Boardwalk Empire, Gangs of London, Taboo, Deadwood, The Knick, Death by Lightning, and House of Guinness.
