Fans of the gripping British period drama A Thousand Blows have been given a significant reason for optimism, as star Stephen Graham has hinted that a third season is a distinct possibility.
What Did Stephen Graham Say About Season 3?
Appearing on ITV's This Morning with hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, Graham provided a crucial update on the show's future. He revealed that writers are already developing storylines, stating, "People are writing in rooms now as we speak." He directly appealed to viewers, emphasising that the show's continuation depends on strong audience engagement. "If the viewing figures are decent, everyone, if you like it, please watch, or if you haven't started, start watching. And if we get good figures, we'd love to come back, it would be an honour," Graham said.
A Gritty Dive into Victorian London's Underworld
Created by Steven Knight, A Thousand Blows first premiered in February 2025 and quickly garnered acclaim for its raw and intense portrayal of 1880s London. The series weaves together the stories of several compelling characters navigating the city's treacherous criminal landscape.
The narrative centres on the infamous Forty Elephants, an all-female shoplifting gang led by the formidable Mary Carr, played by Erin Doherty. Their path crosses with the brutal world of bare-knuckle boxing, overseen by Graham's character, Henry 'Sugar' Goodson.
Running parallel is the story of two Jamaican immigrants, Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby) and Alec Munroe (Francis Lovehall), who arrive with dreams of becoming lion tamers but are instead pulled into the violent gang rivalries of the East End.
Season 2 Sets the Stage for More Drama
The second season has just been released on Disney+, and its plot teases high-stakes developments. According to a press release, Hezekiah returns "a shadow of the man he once was" and seeks revenge, Sugar Goodson hits rock bottom in search of redemption, and Mary Carr storms back into Wapping with Alice Diamond to rebuild the Forty Elephants gang.
This latest season has already ignited passionate reactions from the fanbase, who are now eagerly campaigning for more episodes. One viewer expressed their concern online, writing, "I really hope there's a season 3, but with the lack of excitement around it I'm pretty nervous." Another fan praised the show as "an adrenaline-fueled, character-driven masterpiece" and "British drama at its finest."
With the creative team actively working on new material and the cast keen to return, the fate of A Thousand Blows now appears to rest squarely in the hands of its audience. All episodes of the series are available to stream exclusively on Disney+.
