Tom Hardy & Guy Ritchie’s Returning Crime Drama Is Chasing Another Taylor Sheridan Record

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Last year, Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie’s crime drama quickly became a streaming success, surpassing even the popular series created by Taylor Sheridan. Now, their show, MobLand, is aiming to break another record previously held by a different series from Sheridan over the last six months.

Now that Hardy is back for the second season of MobLand after the dramatic ending of season one, Harry Da Souza, a London crime fixer, faces even higher stakes. This season is particularly significant as the actor playing Hardy is expected to leave the show before season three. The series is also aiming to build on its impressive launch success on Paramount+ and attract even more viewers.

As a critic, I’ve been watching the numbers, and let me tell you, Landman is a streaming powerhouse. It first blew everyone away back in April 2025 when its premiere shattered the record previously held by Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King for most streams on Paramount+. But the show didn’t stop there. The first episode of its second season set another incredible viewership record, and then, the season two finale became the most-watched season finale in the streamer’s entire history. It’s clear audiences are completely hooked.

Guy Ritchie’s MobLand Broke Taylor Sheridan’s Record For A Paramount Series Debut

The first episode of MobLand season 1 quickly became a hit, racking up 2.2 million views on its first day – surpassing the debut numbers of Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King from 2022. A major draw for viewers was Sylvester Stallone, who starred in the series about a mafia leader relocating to Oklahoma.

Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie’s new show actually drew even more viewers on Paramount+ in its first day than Sylvester Stallone’s. It also surpassed other popular series like Taylor Sheridan’s Landman and 1923 in initial viewership.

While Hardy is a big draw for MobLand, the show also boasts a fantastic supporting cast, including well-known actors like Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Paddy Considine, which has undoubtedly helped its viewership. With such a strong first season, MobLand is definitely one of the most eagerly awaited shows returning this year.

Taylor Sheridan Set Another Paramount Record With Landman Season 2

The premiere of Landman season 2 has quickly become Paramount+’s most-watched returning series premiere ever, drawing the largest audience for a returning show in the platform’s history. If the creators of the show were looking for a strong start to the new season, Taylor Sheridan certainly delivered, according to Collider.

Okay, so the first episode of the new season, “Death and a Sunset,” blew up – it hit 9.2 million views globally in just two days! But honestly, the season finale was even more impressive. While the season as a whole was a little uneven, that finale was a real standout, and Billy Bob Thornton? He absolutely crushed it as Tommy Norris. Seriously, it was some of his best work.

The show really excelled in attracting a large audience. The season finale of Landman achieved a record number of viewers for Paramount+, becoming the most-watched season-ending episode ever. An impressive 14.8 million people tuned in within just two days. Now, MobLand season 2 faces the challenge of trying to beat that record.

What To Expect From Season 2 Of MobLand

As a huge fan of crime dramas, I’m really excited about the second season of Guy Ritchie’s MobLand, and it looked like it might even beat the record set by Landman’s first episode. But now, things are getting messy. I was shocked to hear reports that Tom Hardy has been let go from the show after issues during filming – apparently, there were problems with him showing up on time and disagreements about the creative direction. It’s a real shame, and honestly, all the headlines are now about the drama behind the camera, not the show itself.

Now that filming for the season is complete, Hardy will reprise his role as Harry Da Souza. The new season will explore the growing tensions within the Harrigan crime family he’s involved with, while he’s also shadowed by the enigmatic Kat McAllister, a rival boss. Though a specific date hasn’t been announced, Guy Ritchie has confirmed that season 2 of MobLand will premiere in 2026.

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2026-05-22 19:10