Disney+ Series A Thousand Blows Depicts Notorious Forty Elephants Gang

Steven Knight's new series, A Thousand Blows, set in the 1880s East End of London, tells the fictionalized story of Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Munroe, two Jamaican friends navigating the brutal bare-knuckle boxing scene and criminal underworld. The series features the notorious all-female gang, the Forty Elephants, led by the infamous Mary Carr, intertwining themes of survival and ambition against a backdrop of organized crime. Viewers can expect a strong focus on female characters, a departure from traditional gangster narratives, as the Forty Elephants used their societal roles to commit theft in a unique and daring fashion. The show highlights the tension between the old and new power structures within the criminal world, particularly as Hezekiah's rising fame attracts attention from rival gangsters. A Thousand Blows is set to premiere on February 21, 2025, on Disney+ and Hulu, with a second season already confirmed before the first has aired. The cast includes talents like Erin Doherty, Stephen Graham, and Malachi Kirby, promising an engaging portrayal of this historical crime narrative.