Tom Hardy's new series Mirren and Brosnan's crime family, the Harrigans, and Hardy's Harry Da Souza, who serves as their fixer. While just one episode has aired so far, MobLand is already setting up an intriguing look at London's criminal underground.

Episode 1 helps to introduce the series' main characters and its central conflict between the Harrigans and their rivals, the Stevensons. In Guy Ritchie's characteristic style, the series' introductory episode sets up the high-stakes and violent, action-packed means of enforcing control. By MobLand's episode 1 ending, audiences already get a clear view of what to expect from the series, both in of the exciting plot and great performances. Tom Hardy already seems set to give a standout performance, and, even better, the role is somewhat reminiscent of his performance in a 2017 crime series.

Tom Hardy's Role In MobLand Is A Reminder To Watch His 2017 Show Taboo

Taboo Provides a Different Look At London's Criminal Underground Than Mobland

The BBC's 2017 series Taboo is set in 1814 and centers on one man's quest to make sense of 19th-century London, its rules, and, more importantly, how to break them. Tom Hardy stars as the main character James Delaney, a British adventurer who has spent years in Africa and returns suddenly to London following his father's death. Delaney's father, Horace, owned a trading post in the Nootka Sound, which is sought after by both the British and Americans, though Delaney has plans to take it back for himself.

While MobLand has quite a different timeline than Taboo, both shows feature very interesting takes on crime and power in London. Hardy's James Delaney is forced to go up against the East India Company and is often alone in the middle of the war between the US and Great Britain. While Taboo is arguably even darker than MobLand, Hardy's performance shines through in both series as a man hardened by the things he has seen and willing to do what it takes to achieve his goals.

Taboo's Positive Reviews Make Tom Hardy's Work On The Show Even More Impressive

Hardy Also Co-Created The Series

Taboo's ability to weave personal drama, violence, and historical fiction together make it an incredibly entertaining show, and Tom Hardy is by far the star. The series was nominated for and won several awards, and many critics noted that Hardy's performance was incredibly layered and impressive. However, his work on the series goes beyond just his talented portrayal of James Delaney. Hardy also co-wrote the story for the series with his father, Chips Hardy, and the two served as co-creators of the show with Steven Knight, who wrote the script.

Reviewers of the series praised the gripping and gritty story along with the cast's performances.

On the whole, Taboo was very well received by critics and audiences. The series holds a 76% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an even better 91% audience approval rating. Reviewers of the series praised the gripping and gritty story along with the cast's performances. While the series was renewed shortly after the release of its first season, it remains unclear whether Taboo season 2 will ever be released. Despite its uncertain future, Taboo is still a great series to check out alongside MobLand, thanks to Tom Hardy's strong performances.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes