A Preview of Season 2 of ‘Gangs of London’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

It is definitely safe to say that the AMC+ series, Gangs of London, is an absolute breath of fresh air when it comes to crime dramas. Simply because this is a series that has chosen to go with substance over style. Wherein there are no slick characters that ooze stereotype and trope, instead the people that populate this world… feel real. As though they could be our friends and neighbors, and they hurt, and they struggle like the rest of us… they just so happen to settle their scores through pure fury and with weapons fire and the wonder of this series doesn’t end with its rich characters and fascinating universe.
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For this is also a story that truly showcases the violence of that world, through stunning visuals and complex action sequences that take our breath away and leave us uncomfortable. So that it doesn’t stylize the world of the gangster, it instead teaches us how dangerous and harrowing it is, and that it takes a certain mindset to function within it and well… this series did such a fine job of enthralling us with its unique storyline and characters and fascinating presentation in its first season, that we’ve all been eager to enjoy more of this universe and learn what became of Elliot Carter after that explosive finale and well… there’s good news regarding that. For the wait for season two is nearly over, since Thursday will see the season two premiere of Gangs of London drop on AMC+ and in anticipation of its arrival, we here at NTG thought it would be worthwhile to preview this new season in a spoiler-free manner, of course.

Simply because… this is a much bigger and bolder season of storytelling, which is saying a lot when one considers how epic season one was, but this year everything really is far bigger and far more stunning. For this is a season full of shocking twists and turns that you simply do not see coming and it really does feature incredible moments that take your breath away and drop your jaw and that alone makes season two worth watching. Because that’s the kind of stuff that straight up grabs hold of our attention and refuses to let go, but what’s amazing… is that season two has so much more to offer than just epic moments and surprises that leave you in stunned silence.

For this is a season of storytelling, that does the show proud. Because this is a flawless follow-up to season one. Which in turn allows for character growth and development to take place. After all, there are consequences for everyone’s actions from season one, and those shape some fascinating decisions in season two, the kind that forces everyone out of their comfort zone to find peace and agency, and whatever else they are searching for in this season. Allowing for this season to stay true to its roots and provide us with realism and relatable moments that further invests us, as we hope for everyone to find whatever it is they are seeking and that is further enhanced by another element that is critical to the success of this series, the acting.

Because every single cast member here, turns in some stunning work. The kind that truly moves a viewer and allows for us to feel for these characters and some of the difficult plights that they go through, and it of course… compels us to continue the journey. So, we can see more fine performances from a cast that has incredible scripts and wonderful direction to work with, and of course… to see where this bold story takes us in season two, since this year’s stories really are as epic as they come. Courtesy of those aforementioned big moments, and some action sequences that rival big-budget action films. But the best news of all, is that our wait for season two is nearly over.

For this brilliant and dynamic series returns to the airwaves on AMC+ this Thursday, November 17, 2022, with a two-episode series premiere. And we here at NTG hope you give it a look and check back here with us to geek out about the show via our weekly recaps, and to check out our additional coverage of season two. Since we have interviews with Director Corin Hardy, and cast members Sope Dirisu, Narges Rashidi, and Waleed Zuaiter, to share with all of you, as we celebrate the return of one of the finest crime dramas on the airwaves.

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