A Thousand Blows
Follows Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends from Jamaica who find themselves thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London's East End. Drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene, Hezekiah meets Mary Carr, leader of The Forty Elephants the notorious all-female London gang as they battle for survival on the streets. As Hezekiah sharpens his new skills, he comes up against Sugar Goodson, a seasoned and dangerous boxer, and the two are soon locked into an intense rivalry that spills out way beyond the ring.
- Metascore77
- 2024-2026
- 2 seasons
- Hulu
- Suspense, Drama, Documentary, Sports
- TV-MA
Follows Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends from Jamaica who find themselves thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London's East End. Drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene, Hezekiah meets Mary Carr, leader of The Forty Elephants the notorious all-female London gang as they battle for survival on the streets. As Hezekiah sharpens his new skills, he comes up against Sugar Goodson, a seasoned and dangerous boxer, and the two are soon locked into an intense rivalry that spills out way beyond the ring.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 48 mins
Hezekiah is a shadow of the man he was and Sugar Goodson is drinking himself to death. Mary Carr has a plan to reassemble the Forty Elephants and reclaim her crown.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 46 mins
Hezekiah realizes London isn't done with him when Victoria Davies offers him an unusual proposal. The male elephants discover who shot their leader just as Mary makes her next move.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 48 mins
Hezekiah reluctantly begins to train Albert, whilst American mentalist Sophia Lyons arrives in Wapping and Mary's heist plans are revealed. Elsewhere, Murtagh begins to put pressure on Sugar.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 48 mins
Hezekiah has to decide whether he'll step in when Thomas risks his safety to save his family's legacy. Sugar also has a difficult decision to make. Mary's safety is under threat from all sides whilst she tries to keep focused on her plan.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 45 mins
Sophie and Alice take over heist preparations. Sugar confronts Treacle about his plans for the Blue Coat Boy and promises he'll make things right. Hezekiah is approached by a Black American boxer. Mary's life hangs in the balance.
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 41 mins
Murtagh's grip on Treacle tightens as Hezekiah steps back into the ring. On the night of the Graften Ball, everything is set for the heist but things don't go to plan.