Tom Hardy’s crime dramaMobLandhas been renewed for season 2, and the news serves as the perfect reminder for viewers to watch one of the most popular roles of his career. Created by Ronan Bennett,MobLandfollows the ongoing mafia war between the Stevenson and the Hannigan families in London, England, which poses a significant threat to everybody involved.
InMobLand, Tom Hardy plays the role of Harry Da Souza, a fixer for the Hannigan crime family; as the series progresses, he struggles with his duty of protecting the Hannigans and his loyalty to his wife and daughter. Alongside Hardy,MobLand’scastincludes Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Joanne Froggart, whose characters play pivotal roles throughout the series.
MobLandwas released to critical acclaim, receiving praise for the cast’s performances, storyline, and realistic portrayal of mafia crime feuds. Since its release in March 2025,Moblandhas broken streaming records on Paramount+and has been considered one of Tom Hardy’s greatest TV roles in recent years.
It has since been confirmed thatMobLandhas been renewed for season 2and will potentially see Tom Hardy return in his role as Harry Da Souza. While the release date ofMobLandseason 2 has yet to be confirmed, viewers can rewatch Hardy’s performance in one of the greatest gangster shows of all time.
Before MobLand Season 2 Arrives, Make Sure To Watch Tom Hardy In Peaky Blinders
Tom Hardy Played Alfie Solomons In Peaky Blinders
Before the release ofMobLand, arguably thebest TV performance of Tom Hardy’s careerwas asAlfie Solomons in the gangster drama,Peaky Blinders. Set just after the end of World War 1,Peaky Blindersfollows the titular street gang led by crime boss, Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy). Hardy’s character, Alfie Solomons, was introduced to the series in season 2.
InPeaky Blinders,Alfie Solomons uses a bakery as a cover for his secret alcohol distillery businessand his Jewish street gang. He is portrayed as an unpredictable individual who isn’t afraid to speak his mind, as seen throughSolomons' different quotes across the show. Solomons has a complicated working relationship with Tommy Shelby and betrays and assists him several times.
Hardy was widely praised for his performance as SolomonsthroughoutPeaky Blinders, with critics describing his character as authentic and a seamless fit into the show. Hardy was provided with creative freedom in the show and was able to make Solomons stand out inPeaky Blindersas an eccentric and scene-stealing character, and solidify it as one of Hardy’s best performances.
Tom Hardy’s Peaky Blinders & MobLand Crime Roles Are Very Different
Both Characters Play Critical Roles In The Criminal Industry
While both Alfie Solomons and Harry Da Souza are involved in the crime industry, their roles are very different from each other. InMobLand,Da Souza serves as theHannigan family’sfixer. Throughout the series, Da Souza remains strongly loyal to the family, but also feels the burden of his duties and worries about his wife and daughter.
Meanwhile, inPeaky Blinders,Alfie Solomons is shown to be an unpredictable and energetic criminal, whose demeanor can change at any point. Throughout the series,Solomons continuously assists and betrays Tommy Shelby. While Da Souza inMobLandapproaches his duties calmly, Solomons' impulsive behavior causes continuous conflict with Tommy Shelby, which ultimately results inTommy shooting him in season 5.
Tom Hardy’s MobLand Role Makes The Need For Alfie’s Return In Peaky Blinders' Movie Even Greater
Hardy Hasn’t Yet Confirmed If He Will Appear In The Immortal Man
Since its release in March 2025,MobLandhas been ranked as one of Hardy’s greatest TV projects in recent times. There aredifferent theories forMobLandseason 2, as to how his character’s future with the Hannigans will play out. Hardy’s success inMobLandshows that hisPeaky Blinderscharacter should appear in the upcoming movie.
While nothing has yet been confirmed, following his success withMobLand, it is hopeful that Tom Hardy will reprise hisPeaky Blindersrole once more.
TheImmortalManwill be theatrically released, and is scheduled to be released around late 2025 or early 2026. Many are hopeful that Hardy will return for thePeaky Blindersspinoff movie and reprise his role of Alfie Solomons. While nothing has yet been confirmed, following his success withMobLand,it is hopeful that Tom Hardy will reprise hisPeaky Blindersrole once more.
MobLand
Cast
MobLand is a crime drama set in London, releasing on June 25, 2025. It depicts the brutal conflict between the Harrigans and Stevensons, two rival crime families. Amidst the chaos, Harry Da Souza, a cunning fixer, navigates the treacherous landscape where loyalty and survival are paramount.
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders is a historical crime drama created and written by Steven Knight and starring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, and Helen McCrory. The television show is based on the gang, Peaky Blinders, a group that banded together after the end of World War I.
