British TV’s ‘most violent’ show will get a long-awaited third series in 2024, as people who just discovered it have called it ‘better than Peaky Blinders’.
The hit show, Sky’s Gangs Of London, even stars a member of the BBC show’s infamous Shelby family.
Joe Cole plays Tommy’s brother John Shelby in Peaky Blinders, but has an even more central role in his latest programme.
Gangs Of London tells the story of the capital torn apart by the power struggle of international gangs.
The storyline has also been compared to the hugely successful BBC series, a modern twist on the Black Country crime drama.
Gangs of London has been labeled British TV’s ‘most violent’ show and could see a third season this year (Picture: Joe Cole and Michelle Fairley)
The Sky Atlantic show has been compared to BBC’s Peaky Blinders, with fans saying the more modern series is even better (pictured Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby)
Gangs Of London star Joe Cole also stars as one of the members of Peaky Blinders’ infamous Shelby clan
Fans of Gangs Of London who only discovered the series this year are already looking forward to a new part
Fans of the show, which can be followed on Now TV, have taken to X to rave about it and demand a third series.
They said: ‘Gangs of London is criminally underrated…’
‘This Gangs of London series is better than peaky blinders…’
‘Gangs of London >>> wispy blinders…
“Those who haven’t seen Gangs of London yet, please stop what you’re doing and please go watch…
‘Just finished season 2 of Gangs of London and can’t wait for season 3…
“I need gangs from London S3.”
Sky Atlantic debuted Gangs Of London – which also stars Sope Dirisu and Michelle Fairley – in 2020, and enjoyed a second series in 2022, despite some claims it was ‘too violent’.
The first season made headlines for its stratospheric level of violence, as its nine episodes resulted in 113 deaths: 96 people were shot (mostly fatally), 30 were stabbed, and seven people were strangled.
The show also features Michelle Fairley (left) and Sope Dirisu (right), who said fans can expect ‘something special’ for series three
Production on the next series is in full swing, and with seasons one and two coming in 2020 and 2022 respectively, Gangs Of London’s return looks set to happen this year.
With production well underway and no pandemic holding things back this time, it looks like 2024 should be the year we see the next installment.
Speaking about the third edition, Dirisu said The standard last year that fans could expect ‘something special’.
The synopsis for the upcoming season reads: “Ex-undercover cop turned gangster Elliot now operates as a top criminal alongside the Dumanis, but their business is thrown into chaos when their cocaine shipment is increased, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians. all over London.
‘The ensuing chaos draws the attention of the authorities, puts pressure on London’s gangs like never before and the ripple effects – both personal and professional – will be devastating for everyone from the Wallaces to Luan, to Lale and the street gangs.
“This was a targeted attack and it’s just the beginning, but the question is: who did it and why?”