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Steven Knight's "A Thousand Blows" Hits Hard
15 Feb
Summary
- Drama series set in 19th-century London's East End.
- Focuses on Jamaican immigrant Hezekiah Moscow's boxing journey.
- Features a compelling rivalry with champion Sugar Goodson.
From the creator of "Peaky Blinders," Steven Knight, comes "A Thousand Blows," a new period drama. This series plunges into the East End of London during the 19th century, offering a starkly different historical backdrop than his previous acclaimed works.
The narrative centers on Hezekiah Moscow, a Jamaican immigrant, who arrives in London and becomes entangled in the illicit underground bare-knuckle boxing scene. His ambition is quickly tested by the reigning champion, Sugar Goodson, portrayed by Stephen Graham.
Beyond Moscow's fight for supremacy, the series unfolds a parallel storyline. This secondary plot is noted for being as, if not more, captivating than the main boxing matches, adding layers of intrigue to the overall drama.
