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Set against London’s neon-lit backstreets, MobLand tracks Harry Da Souza, a fixer with a knack for damage control. Hired by the Harrigan clan—headlined by Pierce Brosnan and Dame Helen Mirren—Harry (Tom Hardy) plays clean-up in a feud with the Stevensons. Paddy Considine’s Kevin broods in the wings while Joanne Froggatt brings heartache as Jan, Harry’s wife, caught between loyalty and fear.
Episodes roll out like dominoes: one misstep, and the whole empire topples. Fans rave about the cast chemistry; Hardy’s gritty charm paired with Mirren’s ice-queen cool feels like dynamite meets champagne. Tension crackles in every scene, yet moments of raw vulnerability cut deeper than any bullet.
MobLand is a crime drama that feels more like family therapy. Stark violence, sure—but also the odd tender glance in a silent corridor. Here are the seven best characters from MobLand.
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Harry Da Souza, Conrad Harrigan, and 5 other best characters in MobLand
1) Harry Da Souza
Tom Hardy embodies Harry Da Souza in the streetwise crime drama MobLand. As the Harrigan family’s go-to fixer, Harry’s past remains hazy beyond whispered tales of a scrappy upbringing in London’s underbelly. He handles cleanup—from coercing CCTV to vanish to orchestrating explosive showdowns—with ruthless efficiency and weary moral code. Fans liked Hardy’s portrayal for its quiet intensity and sudden flashes of vulnerability during family scenes.
Chemistry with Joanne Froggatt’s Jan adds a soul-deep layer, turning every stolen glance into pure magnetism. The actor’s knack for transforming into complex antiheroes isn’t new—recall his turn as Max in Mad Max: Fury Road or as the enigmatic Eames in Inception. Hardy brings that same magnetic pull here, making Harry Da Souza feel lived-in and unpredictably compelling.
2) Conrad Harrigan
Pierce Brosnan steps into the shoes of Conrad Harrigan in MobLand. As the patriarch of the Harrigan clan, Conrad wields power forged by a tough Dublin upbringing and decades steering London’s underworld. His steely glare and sly wit turn every boardroom showdown into a masterclass in intimidation.
Fans have been hooked by the character's tense chemistry with Maeve (Helen Mirren), especially during that memorable prison hero’s welcome that crackles with betrayal and loyalty. Brosnan’s performance taps into familiar territory—suave menace laced with unexpected vulnerability—but it never feels recycled. Viewers who loved him as James Bond in GoldenEye and as the cunning art thief in The Thomas Crown Affair will find echoes of those roles here.
3) Maeve Harrigan
Helen Mirren commands the screen as Maeve Harrigan in MobLand. As the clan’s matriarch, Maeve’s icy poise hides decades of street smarts forged on Dublin’s gritty edges. Never one to raise her voice, she influences every family decision with a knowing glance. Fans have been spellbound by her showdown with rival kingpins in episode 5—silence thicker than concrete—then waver to raw grief when Conrad faces betrayal.
Mirren’s portrayal blends regal authority with flickers of maternal warmth, proving why she’s a force of nature. Longtime followers will spot shades of her Oscar-winning Queen in The Queen. And her steely detective from Prime Suspect feels reincarnated here, yet Maeve remains wholly original—a magnetic powerhouse that anchors every scene.
4) Jan Da Souza
Joanne Froggatt brings Jan Da Souza to life in MobLand. As Harry’s steadfast partner, Jan carries scars from a childhood fractured by violence, driving her fierce loyalty. She anchors the Harrigan-Da Souza alliance with quiet resolve—one tense dinner scene where her steely calm defuses a ticking bomb of family drama still rings in fans’ minds. Froggatt’s knack for emotional subtlety shines when Jan’s composure cracks, revealing raw fear and fierce protection.
Viewers who adored her as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey and as innocent barrister Beth Latimer in Broadchurch will recognize that vulnerability under pressure. Jan isn’t just a victim or sidekick; she’s the heart that keeps the family’s pulse beating—a character that proves strength sometimes whispers rather than roars.
5) Richie Stevenson
Geoff Bell takes on the role of Richie Stevenson in MobLand. As the head of the Stevensons, Richie claws his way up from South London’s rough estates, driven by equal parts ambition and simmering resentment toward the Harrigans. His cockney drawl and unpredictable edge keep viewers on tenterhooks. Fans have been buzzing over that chilling ambush in episode 10, where Richie’s ruthless confidence meets its match in Harry’s scheming.
Bell’s knack for “hard-man” roles shines through—one moment he’s sizing up rivals; the next, viewers catch a glimpse of a man haunted by past betrayals. Longtime followers will spot his stamp from Green Street and War Horse, plus the eerie gravitas he brought to His Dark Materials. Here, Bell injects Richie with enough layers—venom and vulnerability—to make him surprisingly hard to hate.
6) Eddie Harrigan
Anson Boon ignites screens as Eddie Harrigan in MobLand. Conrad’s grandson, Eddie, enjoys privilege and power until his reckless streak turns every night out into a powder keg. A wild nightclub scuffle in episode 1 sets the tone—flashy cash, bravado, and a sudden plunge of a knife. Fans have been glued to his unpredictable swagger—that punk-rock intensity Boon brought to life in Pistol and his haunting turn as Private Cooke in 1917.
Yet it’s the flicker of genuine fear in Eddie’s eyes—as rival clans circle—that really sticks. Think of a spoiled kid wielding a loaded toy; exactly that dangerous. Boon balances bratty entitlement with moments of raw vulnerability, making Eddie both despised and oddly magnetic. This is a character that proves chaos sometimes wears a familiar face.
7) Bella Harrigan
Lara Pulver embodies Bella Harrigan in MobLand. Married to Kevin, Bella slips between high-stakes family power plays and a loveless union that feels more like a gilded cage. Raised in a politically fierce household, she’s not one to sit quietly—recall that electric cat-and-mouse banter with Harry in episode 4, where every glance was a loaded gun.
Fans love how Pulver layers charm with razor-sharp calculation, making Bella as unpredictable as a storm rolling in. Sudden warmth flickers through her icy exterior when she attempts to steer her son clear of danger. Viewers who have seen her steal scenes as Irene Adler in Sherlock or navigate court intrigue in Da Vinci’s Demons will spot that trademark poise. Here, though, she’s entirely her own brand of chaos—equal parts elegance and edge.
From blood-soaked backrooms to silent, tension-charged glances, these seven characters didn’t just carry MobLand—they carved its legacy into every frame. In a world where loyalty cuts deeper than knives, it’s these faces that left the biggest mark.
