“Peaky Blinders” It became one of the great television hits of recent times, with its unmistakable style and impeccable performances. And while their fans expect news about the film that will end the history of the Shelby family, its creator, Steven Knightit brings us a proposal that looks like a faithful successor.
On February 21 he premiered, in Disney +, “A thousand blows”a series in which Knight, again with a criminal band as the protagonist, again immersed us in the Dark side of London At the end of the 19th century. An immigration, crime and clandestine boxing story with a brutal and absorbent spirit that will keep you on the edge of the seat.
In six episodes, this series that is already a resounding success on the platform of streamingtells us the story of Hezekiah And Alec, two young Jamaican immigrants who dream of a better life, but soon discover that the fastest path to fortune is full of risks and bad decisions.
In a London that becomes increasingly powerful, industrialized and colonialist, marked by inequality and with a dark, dangerous and violent side, these characters are immersed in the world of Street and clandestine boxing. An activity to which newcomers, in the absence of other works, end up dedicating themselves.
But they are not the only protagonists of this History of the Victorian era, since young people will fight to survive when they come into contact with two of the most dangerous groups of the bass of the British city: the forty elephants, a group of women women led by Mary Carr; And the mafia in the area, headed by Henry “Sugar” Goodsonthe self -proclaimed emperor of illegal boxing.
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Inspired by real factsthis production offers a film reconstruction of the life of Hezekiah Moscowa forgotten boxer of that time. While the series takes certain artistic licenses, the historical elements in the narrative allow to immerse themselves in the world of boxing and the crude social environment of the time. A London plagued by social, class and racial divisions that can be broken.
The plot revives the figure of a marginal boxer and also opens a debate on the representation of Historical immigrants in a context that often silenced them. His ability to challenge the commonly accepted notion that Victorian London was a place populated only by white people, it is one of its most revealing aspects.
This story that catches you for the production designin which his great scenarios that move you directly to the times they play, can quickly become one of your favorites. And good news is that it was already renewed for a Second season.
What is “a thousand blows”
“A thousand blows” It moves us to the chaotic and ruthless city of London in 1880, where poverty and illegality are current currency. The story begins with a ship arriving at the port, from which they go down Hezekiah and Alectwo Jamaicans who arrive with hopes of a better life. But soon they discover that the world is not as simple as they believed, the work promises that they did to them were not real and do not even get place where to sleep.
In this environment, they will discover that the fastest path to fortune is full of risks: their talent and resistance lead to the clandestine boxing He becomes his escape and, at the same time, in his conviction.
Their plots will cross with those of Mary Carra criminal who leads a criminal gang composed, only by women in a world dominated by men; And also with that of “Sugar” Goodsona fierce boxer who does not know what it is to lose.
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While the connection between Hezekiah and Mary grows, the challenges are larger: police pressure against these illegal struggles, the appearance of boxing with gloves, political and anarchist activities that take center stage, and the plans of the criminal leader to commit more ambitious robberies, including one that will bind it with the very queen.
Far from being a series only on clandestine fights, production expands its vision and explores the impact of immigration in London at the end of the 19th century, as well as the growing racism of the time and the role of women in organized crime.
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Trailer of “thousand blows”
Cast of “thousand blows”
- Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow.
- Stepham Graham as Henry “Sugar” Goodson.
- Erin Doherty as Mary Carr.
- Francis Lovehall as Alec Munroe.
- Ziggy Heath as Peggy Betinson
- Jason Tobin as Lao.
- James Nelson-Joyce as Edward “Treacle” Goodson.
- Nadia Albina as Verity Ross.
- Jemma Carlton as Belle Downer.
- Caoilfhionn Dunne as Anne Glover.
- Morgan Hilaire as Esme Long.
- Ruaridh Molica as Nicholas Graften.
- Tom Davis as Charlie Mitchell.
- Darci Shaw as Alice Diamond.
Source: Ambito
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