Your next binge-watch should be this action thriller described as ‘Game of Thrones but without the dragons’ (trailer) – 2oceansvibe News

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Director Gareth Evan co-created an epic action film series that brings pulpy, martial arts-inspired action films to the small screen. This might just be the perfect series to watch in one sitting.

With a score of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, Gangs of London debuted in April 2020 and delivered on its promise with 10 episodes of heart-pounding action. The series expertly balanced intense, brutal battle scenes with just enough emotional depth, thanks to well-developed characters that made each conflict feel grounded and the stakes truly high.

A second season quickly arrived in 2022, featuring more of the exciting content fans loved, though the quality did decline somewhat towards the end.

Either way, the series will keep you hooked in a horizontal position long enough for you to dive back into the real world.

The show debuted on AMC Plus all those years ago, but this week it hit Netflix US, which should give it the resurgence it needs to be lifted out of its current underrated status. Plus, the Netflix debut is pretty well-timed with a third season in the works. Don’t bother rushing to Netflix’s SA version, because I’ve already checked and Gangs of London is not there. However, it is available for your leisurely streaming on Showmax.



Described by NME as “Game of Thrones but without the dragons” on the DVD packaging, Gangs of London revolves around the dangerous power struggle that threatens to destroy the entire city of London after the murder of Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney), the head of the dominant Wallace crime family.

His impulsive son Sean (Joe Cole) takes the reins and sets out to not only tighten his family’s grip on London, but also to root out those responsible for his father’s death, no matter the cost. But Sean’s actions are not without consequences, and Wallace’s rivals plot to seize power for themselves. Of course, no one can be trusted in the criminal world, so prepare for plenty of backstabbing and power plays as things unfold.

The distrust is further increased by new enforcer Elliot Carter (Sope Dirisu), who is actually an undercover agent trying to infiltrate the Wallace Organization and take it down from within.

Hey, it might not be quite on the same level as Game of Thrones in terms of production quality and budget, but it’s a ratings hit just as much.

(source: tomsguide)