MobLand vs Gangs of London: Which Crime Action Is Better?
MobLand, starring Tom Hardy, continues its run on Paramount Plus. But is it any better than Gangs of London? Here’s what we think.
MobLand continues to take the world by storm. This gritty crime series has already broken many records, with just five episodes remaining until the Season 1 finale.
As it usually happens, MobLand has inevitably sparked comparisons to other heavy-hitters in the genre. Most notably, viewers have drawn parallels to the British crime drama Gangs of London. So let's determine once and for all which one deserves your attention the most.
MobLand & Gangs of London: Two Powerful Casts In Crime Drama Genre
Both shows have found their audiences through intense stories and brutal action scenes. Starting with MobLand, Tom Hardy's performance as Harry is honestly worth the price of admission alone. The way he switches between calm and menace is just brilliant.
However, Gangs of London has a strong cast as well, with Michelle Fairley and Sope Dirisu at the forefront.
Mobland Is Way More Believable Than Gangs of London
However, a strong cast can go so far. Without a smart and most importantly believable plot, other good things just simply tank.
While both shows deliver action and complex characters, MobLand maintains a crucial element that its British counterpart seems to have forgotten: realism. And the difference is stark.
MobLand understands that even in the criminal underworld, actions have consequences and the law isn't completely blind.
In contrast, Gangs of London often stretches credibility to its breaking point. The show's approach, while visually spectacular, sometimes feels more like a video game than a crime drama.
Fans Have Spoken: MobLand Is Better Than Gangs of London
“Gangs of London is so bad when it comes to believability. Hundreds of murders and explosions and not a single police in sight. It's kind of ridiculous,” Redditor qtx noted.
“Personally I think Mobland is the show that "Gangs of London" should have been. The first two episodes, directed by Guy Ritchie, were a masterclass in pacing, dialogue, acting, and writing. All carried by Tom Hardy's character who is both believable, and strangely sympathetic, while being also murderously intimidating,” Redditor Sad_Lack_4603 wrote.
MobLand & Gangs of London: Where to Watch?
Want to judge it for yourself? Gangs of London if available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Spectrum On Demand.
MobLand is available on Paramount Plus. New episodes drop every Sunday.
