Tom Hardy’s mob drama, MobLand, has proven to be a big success with critics and viewers, and its popularity could allow another series from eight years ago to receive a second season. Created by Ronan Bennett, MobLand stars Tom Hardy as Harry De Souza, a tough and no-nonsense fixer who works for the formidable Harrigan crime family.
It isn’t long before Harry finds himself caught up in the Harrigans’ long-term feud with another family, the Stevensons, which escalates into a battle that puts everyone’s lives at risk; throughout the series, Harry is tasked with the duty of protecting the Harrigans and trying to mitigate any potential damage.
Since its release in March 2025, MobLand has received strongly positive reviews from critics and viewers for its thrilling storyline, location, clever blend of drama, comedy, and violence, and the performances of the ensemble cast, including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Joanne Froggart. MobLand also broke streaming records on Paramount+ and has been considered one of the best modern gangster dramas released in recent times.
It has since been confirmed that MobLand has been renewed for season 2, and could potentially allow another of Tom Hardy’s drama series from 2017 to be renewed for another installment.
Tom Hardy Has A Very Bright TV Future With MobLand
Since its debut in March 2025, MobLand has proven to be one of the best TV shows in Tom Hardy’s acting career. Over the years, Hardy has showcased his acting talent across various genres, from comic book movies to crime dramas.
While Hardy was praised for his visual of Marvel’s Venom, and received an Oscar nomination for his role in The Revenant, he has arguably had the most success in the crime and thriller genre, as seen through his roles as the infamous Kray twins in Legend, British criminal Charles Brosnan in Brosnan, and Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders.
Since the confirmation of the show’s renewal, there are several theories about what could be explored in MobLand season 2, including the possibility of the Harrigan family entering politics, and Hardy’s character, Harry, potentially leaving the industry behind to stay with his family.
Other aspects of the series could be examined if it were renewed for future seasons, including further exploration into the Harrigan family tree in MobLand and Harry’s future working with the dangerous crime family. While the show’s future beyond season 2 hasn’t been confirmed, the upcoming installment will expand on MobLand’s success.
MobLand Season 2 Is A Reminder That Taboo Also Deserved A Second Season
MobLand season 1’s ending depicted Hardy’s character, Harry, suffering an injury to the chest after accidentally being stabbed by his wife, Jan, ending the series on a cliffhanger, with viewers left uncertain whether he survived or not.
Although it is more than likely that Harry survived his injury, this cliffhanger leaves it uncertain whether Tom Hardy will return for MobLand season 2. While Hardy’s return to MobLand has yet to be confirmed, his critical success on the show reminds viewers that his BBC drama series, Taboo, deserved to be renewed for a second season.
In Taboo, set in 1814, Hardy played the role of James Delaney, an adventurer who returns to England from Africa to attend his father’s funeral; as he works to claim his part of the inheritance, Delaney discovers there is more to his father’s death than initially believed.
Alongside his role, Hardy served as one of the main writers of the series, alongside his father, Chips Hardy. Hardy’s performance as James Delaney was critically acclaimed, and the series was widely praised for its depiction of the War of 1812. While set in a different time period, Taboo provides a sense of mystery and drama, similar to Hardy’s work in MobLand.
Why Hasn’t Taboo Season 2 Happened & What’s Been Said About It
There Were Initial Plans For A Second Season But Nothing Has Been Confirmed
After the completion of season 1, there were initial hopes that Taboo would be renewed for a second season; in 2021, it was announced that six planned episodes had been written, with producer Dean Baker confirming that filming was due to start on an undetermined date (via Collider).
Despite initial hopes for a release date, Taboo season 2 has continuously been delayed, and many are now left wondering if the series will continue at all. Alongside many television shows, the second season of Taboo faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Hardy’s commitment to other projects, including the Venom trilogy.
Tom Hardy has confirmed that he intends to return for a second season of Taboo, but it’s a case of “doing it properly.”
Hardy has confirmed that he intends to return for a second season of Taboo, but it’s a case of “doing it properly” (via SoapCentral). While the release date of Taboo season 2 has yet to be confirmed, the first installment is the perfect show to watch for those who enjoyed watching Hardy in MobLand.