{"id":264647,"date":"2025-05-31T02:58:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T02:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/acting\/mobland-2025-this-is-not-the-gentlemen-rotten-apples\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T02:58:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T02:58:31","slug":"mobland-2025-this-is-not-the-gentlemen-rotten-apples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=264647","title":{"rendered":"MobLand (2025): This is Not The Gentlemen – Rotten Apples"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The 2025 series MobLand<\/em><\/strong>, directed by Guy Ritchie<\/a>, is not The Gentlemen<\/strong><\/em>. This is all about rotten apples. *Ritchie is only down for two episodes actually.* The first episode brings up this analogy, or allegory of rotten apples. If one can stick the entire series, the theme continues. <\/p>\n

the story<\/h4>\n

The Harrigans and the Stevensons are setting up for war. It is all about turf, boundaries and fentanyl. Harry, Tom Hardy<\/a>, is the fixer for Conrad Harrigan. He moves and grooves trying to make all the pieces fit. In the end, however, it is all about looking out for number one; Harry Da Souza. <\/p>\n

The very first time we meet Harry and Conrad in MobLand<\/strong><\/em> the boss talks about rotten apples. This conversation leads to bloodshed. As the series progresses, it appears that the gangsters are all rotten.<\/p>\n

To the core.<\/p>\n

The Main Cast<\/h4>\n

Paddy Considine<\/a> is Kevin Harrigan.<\/p>\n

Geoff Bell<\/a> is Richie Stevenson.<\/p>\n

Tom Hardy<\/a> is Harry Da Souza.<\/p>\n

Pierce Brosnan<\/a> is Conrad Harrigan.<\/p>\n

Joanne Froggatt<\/a> is Jan Da Souza. <\/p>\n

Lara Pulver<\/a> is Bella Harrigan.<\/p>\n

Anson Boon<\/a> is Eddie Harrigan.<\/p>\n

Helen Mirren<\/a> is Maeve Harrigan.<\/p>\n

Mandeep Dhillon<\/a> is Seraphina Harrigan.<\/p>\n

Daniel Betts<\/a> is Brendan Harrigan.<\/p>\n

Teddie Allen<\/a> is Gina Da Souza.<\/p>\n

Emily Barber<\/a> is Alice.<\/p>\n

Toby Jones<\/a> is Tattersall. <\/p>\n

Cameos<\/h4>\n

Tommy Flanagan<\/a> is Moody.<\/p>\n

Jordi Moll\u00e0<\/a> is Jaimie Lopez.<\/p>\n

MobLand BTS<\/h4>\n

MobLand <\/em><\/strong>creator Ronan Bennett<\/a> has an excellent track record. Gunpowder<\/strong><\/em>, The Day of the Jackal<\/strong><\/em>, et al. This mid sixties Irishman has the gift. He manages to give us fascinating characters moving at a frenetic pace. In this world of crooks and con men, everyone is suspect. Everyone is a rotten apple. Except, perhaps, Harry Da Souza; the man who tries to keep the Harrigan empire dancing.<\/p>\n

The camera work, music, and sets all fit this dingy yet glamorous world of fentanyl, death and a solitary fixer.<\/p>\n

*Although it could be argued that Toby Jones\u2019 character, Tattersall is also a fixer of sorts.*<\/p>\n

Bennett\u2019s touch is clearly felt with the family Harrigan. Maeve, all piss and vitriol is clearly itching for a fight; with anyone. *Mirren, who is in everything at the moment, becomes annoying. I began to wish someone would \u201coff the mad b**t\u201d just to shut her up. Only Dame Helen can reach these heights of annoyance. She is that good.*<\/p>\n

It is exhausting<\/h4>\n

MobLand<\/strong><\/em>\u2018s cast of characters are interesting and rather deep for a load of English gangsters. They are so busy stabbing each other in the back it becomes exhausting. Only Harry, as the man who must keep all the ties bound and separate parties happy, is more tiring. <\/p>\n

It is addictive<\/h4>\n

MobLand is full of action. Shooting, car chases, torture and enough irritating characters that one simply can\u2019t wait to see them meet sticky ends. Amazingly enough, it is the annoying characters that makes the show so compelling. Hardy\u2019s Da Souza leads the pack in terms of being watchable. But, the likes of Maeve and Eddie come a close second. <\/p>\n

It is annoying<\/h4>\n

If I have to watch another show with Brosnan or Mirren in it, I may give up on television altogether. Are there really no other actors available in their age bracket? *Granted I\u2019ve not been a huge Mirren fan since she ripped Parky a strip. This was back in the day on his talk show. But surely there is someone else?\u201d<\/p>\n

It is all a big muddle<\/h4>\n

To sum things up, MobLand<\/strong><\/em> is in a muddle. Despite Harry\u2019s best hopping from hot brick to hot brick, it is all falling apart. June 1 gives us episode 10 and I can\u2019t wait to see what happens next. <\/p>\n

Muddles and rotten gangsters aside, the show is as English as Cricket, tea and pints down the pub. Everyone brings something to the table. From Toby Jones\u2019 late entry to Tommy Flanagan and his early one, all the players shine here.<\/p>\n

The Verdict<\/h4>\n

MobLand<\/em><\/strong> is a solid 5 stars. Apart from Mirren, who is literally everywhere right now, the cast is spot on and entertaining. The storyline is brilliant and Mirren is not the only actor chewing up great bits of scenery. Bell, roars like a lion and Hardy does what he does best; he plays the hard man. <\/p>\n

New episodes stream Sundays on Paramount +.<\/p>\n

The Trailer<\/h4>\n
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