Guy Ritchie is a name well-known in the film industry, responsible for movies such as 2009’s Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey Jr., The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and the 2019 masterpiece The Gentlemen. Although Ritchie has earned plaudits in his long-standing career creating some of the most iconic gangster and spy films, he has mirrored this success in directing television shows.
All of his television shows thus far have been in the crime subgenre, giving you a dramatized look behind the curtain of the inner workings oforganized crimeand the struggles of its characters in trying to keep their heads above water. With the recent release of his crime thriller drama, MobLand, we thought it was high time to list out every television show Guy Ritchie has had a hand in.
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Lock, Stock… is a 2020 crimecomedy dramaminiseries that serves as a riveting spin-off of Ritchie’s well-received 1998 film Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, which brought him global renown and also started the career of then-unknown Jason Statham. The show, which features an entirely new cast and characters from that of the film, has a similar premise to the movie it’s based on, focusing on the criminal exploits of four long-time friends, Moon, Lee, Bacon, and Jamie, who jointly own the pub called ‘The Lock’.
Each episode details a different adventure — or let’s say, misadventure — by the four friends as they repeatedly try to earn money through various get-rich-quick schemes. However, all of these attempts usually land them in hot water, accidentally crossing one extremely dangerous mob boss to another. What follows are the four’s chaotic, almost silly antics to resolve the problems they created for themselves in the first place.
Although each episode is directed by someone different, Ritchie is still involved as an executive producer and writer for one of the episodes. The show preserves and amplifies what makes the original film so great, scoring high points for its impeccable music score, clever dialogue, and comedic elements. The performances are also superb, with Ralph Brown’s iconic depiction of crime lord Miami Vice stealing the spotlight. So if you loved the 1998 original, then this miniseries is a must-watch.
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Similar to Lock, Stock…, 2024’s The Gentlemen is a spin-off of Ritchie’s 2019 smash hit of the same name. Once again, the eight-episodeactioncomedy series is replaced by a new cast of characters, as well as a dizzying power play as different factions try to destroy the other in this narrative filled with complicated family relationships and bloody betrayals.
Theo James stars as the protagonist Eddie Horniman, a war veteran who’s part of an aristocratic family, returning home to take over the running of the family estate after his father’s death. Eddie soon finds that his life won’t be so smooth sailing as he was told that the estate had been managing one of the largest cannabis farms established by his father and Bobby Glass, a notorious crime boss. This kickstarts Eddie’s introduction into the criminal underworld, one that he becomes increasingly involved in with each new episode.
The star-studded cast features the likes of Ray Winstone and Kaya Scodelario, with fantastic performances from beginning to end. However, the greatest praise the show could receive is its top-notch, complex storyline with twists and turns that’ll make your head spin and keep you hooked for more. The series has since been officially renewed for a second season, with a release date likely to be in spring 2026.
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The most recent release of MobLand sees Guy Ritchie at his best, a suspenseful crime thriller written by Ronan Bennett and directed by Ritchie. Although only three episodes have been released out of its intended 10-episode run, the series is set to be one of the best of the year, instantly drawing attention with its cast of Hollywood legends like Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren and Paddy Considine.
The plot centers on two crime families, the Harrigans and the Stevensons, who have always been rivals in the criminal underworld. However, the straw that broke the camel’s back was the disappearance of Tommy Stevenson, son to patriarch Richie Stevenson, after he went for a night out with Eddie Harrigan, grandson to patriarch Conrad Harrigan. That’s where protagonist Harry da Souza (played by Tom Hardy) comes in, a fixer who’s hired by the Harrigans to de-escalate situations. But with the reveal at the end of the second episode, things are bound to get bloodier and nastier between the two warring clans.
Thus far, the series has been promising, exceeding expectations with its gritty atmosphere, excellent writing, and smooth cinematography. Moreover, Helen Mirren has made headlines as the extremely intimidating Harrigan matriarch, stealing the show in every scene she is in. Although the series doesn’t pull its punches when it comes to the violent side of organized crime, the show also highlights the complex interpersonal relationships and potential unresolved conflicts that may reveal themselves down the line.
