Gangs of London has returned for its third season on Sky Atlantic and NOW, brining back its intense and blood-soaked narrative centered around Sean Wallace and new power players.
In this latest chapter, viewers are pulled back into the bitter feud between Sean Wallace (played by Joe Cole) and Elliot Carter (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù), who previously left Sean badly injured after a brutal fight in a scrapyard. As the new season opens, Sean faces mounting challenges as he heads into prison while crime across London takes on a new dimension with the emergence of assassin Zeek, played by Andrew Koji, and a new mayor, Simone (T'Nia Miller).
Season 3 promises to deliver more violent twists and unexpected character developments, as seen in the previous seasons, which set the tone for the personal and professional losses the characters endure.
Recapping previous seasons, season 1 introduced us to the dramatic saga that ensued when undercover cop Elliot managed to infiltrate Sean’s circle. Although he had positioned himself to dismantle the Wallace crime family, things took a dark turn when, in the season 1 finale, on orders from the Investors, he seemingly murdered Sean.
Things got much worse in Season 2, where Elliot's world spiraled further into chaos. He faced the heartbreak of losing his father in a hit orchestrated by the Wallaces and engaged in ruthless encounters, including abducting Sean's brother, Billy, and inflicting terrible violence upon him.
This volatile saga continues to evolve, as the audience learns more about the criminal connections among characters. Ed Dumani (Lucian Msamati), an old associate of Finn Wallace, brings his own share of secrets to the field, especially after the tumultuous ending of season 1, where he attempted to murder Marian Wallace (Michelle Fairley).
Meanwhile, other pivotal characters like Lale (Narges Rashidi), a Kurdish freedom fighter, are deeply integrated into the power struggles of London's criminal underworld. Complications arise as she navigates her tumultuous past with Sean and feels the repercussions of the violent landscape shaped by new allegiances and enemies.
Among the new characters, Zeek, played by Koji, takes center stage as an assassin vital to shaping the evolving narrative. Also introduced is Simone, who seems determined to exert control over the chaos in London, raising the stakes for every character involved.
Sean Wallace’s narrative arc largely revolves around his tumultuous attempts at regaining control after experiencing staggering losses. His journey is marked by violent confrontations and several near-fatal situations, often orchestrated or influenced by his adversaries; these events culminate in his shocking survival after being shot in the face by Elliot at the end of Season 1.
The mixture of past trauma and newfound ambitions will undoubtedly play into his character development in this season.
The season’s producers tease a more profound exploration into the personal transformations that characters like Sean, Elliot, and Lale undertake against the backdrop of London's crime epicenter.
As the show progresses, the stakes for each of these characters rise, placing delicate balances of power between traditional loyalties and treacherous betrayals. Characters like Ed and Marian also face rising tensions within their domains, pushing the narratives further into unpredictable territories.
In conclusion, Gangs of London has set the stage for an exhilarating third season, blending intricate character dynamics and explosive action narratives that have made it a staple for viewers craving gritty drama. As fans gear up for the bloody escapades, they can expect a plethora of emotional and thrilling moments that resonate with the show’s core themes of loyalty, power, and survival in a world teetering on the edge of chaos.
With streaming access available on Sky Atlantic and NOW, audiences are in for an intense ride through the murky waters of London’s criminal landscape.
