MobLand (2025)

The review positions MobLand as the quintessential example of 'dad TV,' succeeding through star power, wish-fulfillment archetypes, and relatable work-family tensions. It praises the over-the-top performances, clever plotting, and ensemble that grounds the crime saga while embracing its genre conventions.

The series gets off to a promising start thanks to Tom Hardy's charismatic fixer and a star-studded cast including Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, but the story feels by-the-numbers and familiar.

The critic finds the series a slick but familiar gangster drama buoyed by Tom Hardy's distinctive voice and presence as the central fixer. It highlights the morbid humor and gritty tone from the Guy Ritchie influence while noting the limited early episodes leave its longer arc uncertain.

The critic describes the series as a silly, grisly Guy Ritchie-style jaunt with entertaining performances from Tom Hardy and Helen Mirren, but ultimately finds it nothing new beyond a few highlights.

The critic highlights Hardy as magnetic in this dark violent crime drama while noting issues with accents and other elements in the stellar cast.

The crime drama has a sluggish start with slow pacing in the first episodes despite its talented ensemble, though some compelling revelations emerge later and the cast leads the charge.

The critic finds the series a dated 1990s-style gangster throwback with cartoonish accents and phoning-in performances from its starry cast. Tom Hardy stands out as the best element in an otherwise mediocre show.

This derivative Paramount+ crime thriller offers mumbly menace from its leads and a tremendous cast but feels vague and bland in early episodes with little to distinguish it from similar gangland dramas.

The review criticises the tiresome Guy Ritchie clichés and weak supporting characters, including a ghastly Helen Mirren turn. Tom Hardy provides the main entertainment value despite the flaws.

The series fails to deliver swagger or irreverence despite strong raw materials and a starry cast. It is a rote tale of gangsters that tries the viewer's patience.

The review praises the star-studded cast and Guy Ritchie's knack for compelling TV, calling it a familiar but satisfying gangster saga with twists and magnetic performances. It notes the formulaic story and overly dark lighting as drawbacks.

The critic finds the series a familiar but funny crime caper with the usual Ritchie hallmarks of violence, convoluted plots and sharp-suited gangsters. Tom Hardy stands out as the best element, but the show feels like dated self-parody with nothing new to offer.