Gangs of London

Nominated for the Best Drama BAFTA earlier this year, Gangs of London, now streaming first on Showmax, tells the story of a city torn apart following the assassination of the head of its most powerful crime family. 

Created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery (The Raid), Gangs of London stars BAFTA nominees Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror), Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), and Lucian Msamati (His Dark Materials, Game of Thrones), as well as 2021 Critics Choice Super nominee Sope Dirisu (His House) and multi-award-winners like Ray Panthaki (Away, Marcella) and Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones). 

Gangs of London has a 91% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics consensus says: “A modern crime family masterpiece, Gangs of London builds its own empire atop tried and true mafia turf – complete with engaging drama, exhilarating action, and fine performances all around.”