The Beast in Me

Greetings from Lithuania.

10th episode of "Mobland", "The Beast in Me" was the last episode of season 1. They just announced season 2 so there will be a continuation.

I liked season 1 because episodes were fast paced and entertaining. This is not a great drama by any means, so one shouldn't expect great dept in characters and etc. What it does solidly instead is that keeps you engaged in a mob family "things". There aren't many talking between characters about feelings and etc. Which I do appreciate. There are quite a lot of action, shootouts, bearings, chases and etc. - it earnes the title Mobland.

Honestly the series started great with a good story, but it quickly took a turn for the worse. If they had stuck to the original script with Richie asking for the head of Eddie and kept that momentum into the final showdown with Richie finally killing Eddie, Conrad and Maeve outmaneuvered and swearing for revenge, it would have made sense. Or if the copper had carried on the plan, gotten to Conrad and Maeve in the prisons, killed one of them or even both, Richie is happy but is short-lived because Harry gets to him. Eddie, with the info he now has, joins up with Meave as the new King&Queen and plot to kill Harry because Meave lies that Harry is the snitch. Harry seeing this threat and knowing the truth about Meave, joins up with Kat and work at taking down the Harrigans.

This would have made a perfect end of season one and starting season 2.

One of the great TV series episodes of all time. So many twists and turns, and amazing character interplays. So many layers. They have really nailed it with this one. And a great last scene that I couldn't help laughing out load on. Must see episode, must see series !

Great scenes with all the main and even supporting characters. Tom Hardy is so on point and drives the series. However for me Paddy Constantine is the standout performer, particularly in most recent episodes an actor I have admired for a long time I am hoping his performances in this series gain him extra fans and recognition. Cannot wait for the next episode!

Ahh! It lived up to my expectations. Great! From start to crazy Conrad's prison power tomcat-walk! Pierce Brosnan is one heck of an actor. Without words, he seemed a little unsure walking out of his cell, and then the walk began. Everyone is on to Maeve, but will the Queen of head games still wreak havoc? Love Kevin's knew found strength-Harry's demeanor. Always Harry's demeanor. I speak of the characters, but the best actors bring these roles to life. The Harrigans start again this time knowing long-buried truths. I can't wait to see what is in store for Eddie and Maeve. What about Seraphina? Hasn't she been a legitimate businesswoman with a clean line of income to mix with the dirty money? Will Jan feel closer to Harry, or will their little "oops" bring them apart? I'd like to see them closer. Is Gina on a mission to save Eddie's soul? I thought Bella was after money, but I suspected her secret. I hope the next season is not too long in coming. Hope I didn't give too much away. These are must-see episodes. I hope it is true that another season of all this cunning and intrigue is being brought to life.

Kevin's opening monologue is chilling and beautifully delivered by Paddy Considine.

Nice touch using Johnny Cash's version of the title song 'The Beast in Me.'

Ronan Bennett (not Guy Ritchie, as many seem to think) has created a fantastic new series. This was the perfect ending, to a near perfect Season 1. A terrific job of pacing and atmosphere from Director Anthony Byrne.

Pierce Brosnan, whose Conrad Harrigan is the crowning achievement on a great career, has a brilliant scene at the prison with Kevin, as does Paddy Considine. And we're treated to another acting master class between Brosnan and Helen Mirren (Maeve).

Harry (Tom Hardy) has a huge problem with his wife Jan (Joanne Forggatt) who refuses to understand that if she accepts the benefits of the lifestyle then she is actively complicit!

The final scene in the prison, with Pierce Brosnan, is epic!

I look very much forward to next season!