Steven Knight's 'A Thousand Blows' Brings Gritty Victorian London to Disney+

The new period drama explores bare-knuckle boxing, class, and survival with a star-studded cast and Disney's financial backing.

Steven Knight's latest series, 'A Thousand Blows,' debuts on Disney+ on February 21, showcasing Victorian London's criminal underworld and bare-knuckle boxing scene.
The series stars Stephen Graham, Malachi Kirby, and Erin Doherty, whose performances have been widely praised, with Doherty's portrayal of Mary Carr standing out as a potential award contender.
The drama intertwines the stories of two Jamaican immigrants, a notorious all-female gang, and a fading boxing champion, exploring themes of class, race, and survival.
Knight has collaborated with historian David Olusoga to ensure historical authenticity, particularly in portraying the experiences of immigrant characters in 19th-century London.
The BBC's financial struggles were cited as a factor in the show being produced for Disney+, despite Knight's ongoing loyalty to the public broadcaster for other projects.