Guy Ritchie’s MobLand has climbed to the No. 2 spot on Paramount+ as of July 8, surpassing Taylor Sheridan’s well-known shows Yellowstone, Tulsa King, and Lioness. This British crime drama stands out with its raw intensity and distinctive style, establishing itself as the platform’s leading crime series. The series’ success highlights an evolving landscape in Paramount+’s lineup, where MobLand’s gritty London underworld story challenges Sheridan’s long-standing dominance.
Featuring a stellar cast including Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan, MobLand explores high-stakes tension and ruthless rivalries within London’s criminal families. Paramount+ has already confirmed a second season set to continue this intense narrative beyond its June 1 finale. With South Park as the only show ranking higher, MobLand’s rise signals a notable shift in the streaming service’s crime drama hierarchy.
What Sets MobLand Apart From Taylor Sheridan’s Series
Created by Top Boy’s Ronan Bennett and driven by the charisma of Tom Hardy, MobLand weaves Guy Ritchie’s signature flair into a tale of crime-fueled chaos and relentless suspense. The show centers on the Harrigan family’s violent conflict with their rivals, the Stevensons, with Hardy portraying Harry Da Souza, a determined fixer trying to maintain control over the empire.
Since its debut on March 30, MobLand gradually built momentum, delivering episodes weekly until its conclusion in June, ultimately overtaking several of Taylor Sheridan’s flagship titles in viewership and acclaim. Seasoned directors like Anthony Byrne and Ritchie himself contribute to the series’ visual and narrative punch, while all ten episodes benefit from the writing collaboration of Ronan Bennett and Jez Butterworth, known for his work on Ford v Ferrari.
The sharp, relentless storytelling and vivid portrayal of family loyalty and violence have helped distinguish MobLand as a fresh and compelling alternative to the Western-rooted crime dramas characteristic of Sheridan’s work. With Season 2 already greenlit for 2025, the show is poised to maintain its pressure on Sheridan’s long-held Paramount+ supremacy.
Upcoming Taylor Sheridan Projects Poised to Challenge MobLand’s Reign
Despite MobLand’s current lead, Taylor Sheridan is preparing a slate of strong releases in 2025, aiming to reclaim his spot at the top of Paramount+ crime dramas. His upcoming projects blend familiar themes of grit and family drama with new storylines that promise to engage existing fans and attract wider audiences alike.
- Landman: Featuring Billy Bob Thornton as a crisis manager in West Texas’ oil sector, this drama brings grounded storytelling and timely social commentary. It debuted soon after Yellowstone’s conclusion, signaling Sheridan’s continued interest in contemporary regional tales.
- Lioness (Season 2): Zoe Saldaña and Laysla De Oliveira return in this CIA thriller expanding on high-stakes espionage mixed with personal drama. Its first season was well-received, and the new season is expected to heighten the suspense and emotional intensity.
- 1923 (Season 2): As a Yellowstone prequel starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, this series balances frontier violence with explorations of legacy and survival. Its prestige elements and Western backdrop remain popular with viewers.
- The Madison: A fresh spin-off set in the Yellowstone universe, led by Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Fox, follows the Clyburn family’s new life in Montana. While it excludes the Dutton family, it maintains Sheridan’s trademark dramatic tension and depth.
- Beth and Rip Spin-off / Yellowstone Season 6: Focusing on one of the franchise’s most popular couples, this continuation or new series promises to deliver the chemistry and high-stakes drama fans expect, securing Sheridan’s connection with loyal audiences.
Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming projects offer multiple opportunities to challenge MobLand’s rising influence on Paramount+. Whether one or more of these series manage to dethrone MobLand remains to be seen, but their importance to the network’s future crime drama offerings is clear.
The Growing Influence of MobLand and What to Expect Next
MobLand’s rapid ascent on Paramount+ underscores a growing appetite for crime dramas beyond the established themes of Westerns and Americana that have defined much of the platform’s offerings. Its success demonstrates the power of fresh storytelling, strong performances, and distinct cultural settings in captivating a global audience.
With Season 2 secured, Guy Ritchie’s vision will continue to expand the saga of London’s criminal underworld, challenging perceptions and competing head-on with Taylor Sheridan’s extensive catalogue. Paramount+ viewers can anticipate intense drama, complex characters, and gripping plots that drive the platform’s crime genre into new territory.
This showdown between MobLand and Taylor Sheridan’s series is likely to shape Paramount+’s programming strategy in the coming years, as both approaches push boundaries and vie for viewer loyalty on a highly competitive streaming stage.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why did Taylor Sheridan quit acting?
A. The actor, about to become a parent for the first time, shared that family life greatly influenced his choice to change careers.
Q. Does Taylor Sheridan have a degree?
A. During TCU’s spring graduation event, Sheridan received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. This was to honor his important work in the arts, Texas film, the Fort Worth community, and TCU.
Q. Why did Taylor Sheridan stop acting?
A. Just before turning 40, Sheridan caught his first big chance. He and his pregnant wife Nicole, whom he met during acting classes, relocated to Wyoming. He shared with the Austin American-Statesman that he quit acting because he didn’t want to raise his child in Los Angeles or spend time auditioning for commercials.
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A. Taylor Sheridan, the co-creator of “Yellowstone,” is taking legal action against Cole Hauser, one of the show’s main actors. Hauser, known for playing the popular character Rip, is involved in a dispute with Sheridan about coffee.
