The BEST episodes of A Thousand Blows season 2
Every episode of A Thousand Blows season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of A Thousand Blows season 2!
This series is inspired by the true life stories of a group of characters battling for survival in the brutal East End of London in the 1880s. Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Munroe, best friends from Jamaica, find themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of London's thriving bare-knuckle boxing scene. As Hezekiah finds fortune and fame through the art of pugilism, he attracts the attention of the infamous Queen of the Forty Elephants, Mary Carr, who sets about exploiting his talents to further her criminal enterprise. Meanwhile, the menacing and self-declared emperor of the East End boxing world, Sugar Goodson, resolves to destroy Hezekiah, whose ambitions to fight in the West End threatens everything he has built. What ensues is a battle of the old world against the new.
#1 - Episode 4
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/9/2026
When Thomas risks his safety to save his family's legacy, Hezekiah has to decide whether he'll step in. Sugar also has a difficult decision to make. Mary's safety is under threat from all sides whilst she tries to keep focussed on her plan. Thomas discovers something that could change his family's lives forever.
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#2 - Episode 6
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/9/2026
Murtagh's grip on Treacle tightens as Hezekiah steps back into the ring. On the night of the Graften Ball, everything is set for the heist but things don't go to plan. As Mary contemplates her future, Sugar launches a risky attack on Murtagh. Finally ready to leave Wapping, Hezekiah goes to make his peace with Mary. Is this goodbye forever?
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#3 - Episode 3
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2026
The Battle of Wapping unfolds with devastating consequences. Hezekiah reluctantly begins to train Albert, whilst American mentalist Sophie Lyons arrives in Wapping and Mary's heist plans are revealed. Elsewhere, Murtagh begins to put pressure on Sugar.
#4 - Episode 5
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/9/2026
Sophie and Alice take over heist preparations. Sugar confronts Treacle about his plans for the Blue Coat Boy and promises he'll make things right. At Prince Albert's fight, Hezekiah is approached by a Black American boxer with an interesting proposition. Meanwhile, with Murtagh's men now following her, Mary's life hangs in the balance.
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#5 - Episode 2
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2026
When Victoria Davies offers Hezekiah an unusual proposal, he realises that London isn’t done with him yet. Elsewhere, a familiar foe returns. And just as Mary makes her next move, the male elephants discover who shot their leader. A battle ensues.
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#6 - Episode 1
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2026
Hezekiah is a shadow of the man he once was and Sugar Goodson is drinking himself to death. Just as Wapping looks as though it is about to sigh its last breath, Mary Carr bursts back into town with her loyal second, Alice Diamond, in tow. Mary has arrived back to reassemble the Forty Elephants and reclaim her crown. As always, Mary has a plan.