At the heart of this period sensation is Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby), journeying from Jamaica alongside his pal Alec (Francis Lovehall) with dreams of taming lions that are soon dashed against the grim reality of bare-knuckle boxing in a seedy pub, squaring off against the daunting Henry "Sugar" Goodson (Stephen Graham).
While A Thousand Blows narrates Hezekiah's journey from poverty to champion boxer as he constantly clashes with veteran fighter Sugar Goodson, it's Mary Carr who pulls the strings at the heart of the show.
In contrast to the fictional Tommy Shelby and his gang in the renowned BBC drama, Hezekiah Moscow, Sugar Goodson and Mary Carr were real-life characters who walked the streets of London over a century ago.
Peaky Blinders may have concluded its tale of gritty showdowns and tough women, but Disney+'s A Thousand Blows is the new addiction for fans missing the series' intense drama.
Alongside the powerful performances from the stellar cast and the bold writing of Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, what makes A Thousand Blows particularly unforgettable is its basis in real-life events.
