Skyshowtime's 'gangs of london' returns: season 2 promises 'demenzia'

Forget Yellowstone for a moment. SkyShowtime is doubling down on a different kind of prestige drama – the visceral, brutally stylish 'Gangs of London.' After a breakout debut that shattered records on Paramount+ and quickly captivated audiences in Spain, the series is returning for a second season, and early word from star Emmett J. Scanlan suggests it’s going to be a wild ride.

A street smart fixer, a family war

Based on the graphic novel by Gareth Evan's and Matt Reeves, 'Gangs of London' plunges viewers into the cutthroat underworld of London, where rival families—the Harrigans and the Stevensons—are locked in a bloody power struggle. Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren lend their considerable gravitas to the ensemble cast, but it’s Emmett J. Scanlan's portrayal of Harry Da Souza, a ruthless and enigmatic “fixer,” that has truly captured the imagination of viewers. He’s the guy you call when things get… complicated.

The first season ended on a series of cliffhangers, leaving fans desperate for answers. Conrad and Maeve Harrigan found themselves behind bars; Harry Da Souza suffered a near-fatal stab wound at the hands of his wife, Jan; a shocking paternity revelation exposed Eddie Harrigan as the biological son of Conrad, not Kevin; and Richie Stevenson met a violent end. Adding another layer of complexity, Harry rejected Kat McAllister's proposition to join her operation, a decision that could have severe repercussions.

'Demenzia' and a power vacuum

Scanlan, speaking via an Instagram post, has stoked the anticipation further, describing the upcoming season as “the first season on steroids.” He didn't mince words, calling the new episodes “f*ing demential, ambitious, and relentless.