Tom Hardy's fresh venture into television has already caused a stir, with fans flocking to the small screen last week for the premiere of his latest series.
Launching last Sunday on Paramount+, the show has smashed records to become the platform's most successful debut to date.
An impressive 2.2 million viewers were glued to their screens around the world to catch the British star in action, alongside an all-star ensemble.
Crime drama aficionados are in for a treat with MobLand, which - backed by an array of industry greats - has rapidly ascended to hit status.
The ten-episode thriller, brought to life by Guy Ritchie at the helm and scriptwriting from Top Boy’s Ronan Bennett, is quickly positioning itself as potentially 2025's standout series, reports Belfast Live.
It's outperformed other massive Paramount+ offerings like the Yellowstone prequel 1923 and Taylor Sheridan's recent endeavour Landman.
MobLand sees Pierce Brosnan, formerly of James Bond fame, and 1923's Helen Mirren as the formidable Harrigan crime family leaders.
When threats arise, the duo calls upon the specialist skills of fixer Harry Da Souza—portrayed by Hardy—to defend their criminal empire.
Chris McCarthy, Paramount Co-CEO and President, lauded the sensational reception: "MOBLAND is a runaway success thanks to the visionary work of Guy, Jez [Butterworth, writer], Ronan and David Glasser and brought to life by the exceptional Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren who transport us into a world audiences clearly cannot get enough of.
"MOBLAND is yet another proof point for the power of our differentiated model – fewer, bigger, breakthrough series that can cut through the clutter and also builds on our 2024 record success where we finished as the #2 SVOD for original series time spent viewing."
The show boasts an all-star cast, including Paddy Considine from House of the Dragon, Joanne Froggatt from Downton Abbey, and Janet McTeer from Ozark.
MobLand has received rave reviews from audiences, who praise Snatch director Ritchie's exceptional work and Hardy's outstanding performance.
A glowing five-star Google review reads: "This is simply superb. Guy Ritchie is in epic form with his newest release.
"A gritty British gangster series with a strong (if not predictable) plot. Outstanding performances from an outstanding cast."
The reviewer continues: "This is likely one of [Pierce Brosnan's] best performances in the last 20 years - the character he plays maybe permitting him a more age-appropriate and realistic chance to show his skills.
"Excellent performances from everyone else - particular mention to Froggatt and Mirren.
"This series is setting out to be unparalleled and I'm greatly looking forward to watching the story unfold - even if the process of getting there may be somewhat tried and tested."
MobLand continues Sundays on Paramount+.
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